Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 7:53AM 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 GUSTING UP TO 25 MPH...

...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 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 20-25 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
1624th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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