Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 12:10PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00AM 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 10 AM
PDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South
Central Cascade Mountains.
* TIMING...Until 10 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:
East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: