Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 6 at 10:53AM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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:
Kittitas Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: