Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 4:56AM PDT until July 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE
WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
.An upper weather system moving across the region through
Thursday morning will lead to the development of thunderstorms
moving north into the central WA Cascades tonight. Thunderstorms
will be capable of frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and gusty
outflow winds.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Washington and 694 Yakama Alpine District.
* TIMING...Until 10 AM PDT this morning.
* 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; Yakama Alpine District
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: