Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 12:10PM PDT until July 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
.An upper weather system moving across the region this afternoon
through Thursday morning will lead to the development of
thunderstorms starting in Central Oregon, with activity moving
north into the central WA Cascades tonight. Thunderstorms will be
capable of frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and gusty outflow
winds.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT
Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon.
* TIMING...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Rain amounts will range from 0.05 to 0.15
inches, with stronger storms capable of producing 0.25 inches or
more.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph, locally higher.
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: