Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 8:46AM PDT until July 4 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 8:46am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon.
* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: