NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued August 2 at 10:31AM PDT until August 3 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND NORTHERLY WINDS UP TO 25 MPH...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND INCREASING EASTERLY WINDS...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern
Willamette Valley.
* WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.
* 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
- 1740th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days