NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 7:55PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
FOR DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 40 MPH...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.
* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds will be
strongest Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon, and
again Tuesday night through early Wednesday afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity
values will be lowest Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.
Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected Tuesday night
with maximum relative humidity values ranging between 35-45%.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1497th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days