Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 12:47PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Surface dewpoint and relative humidity are higher this afternoon
than previously forecast and expected to remain around 20% or
higher for the balance of This Afternoon. As a result, fire
weather risk will be more limited than previously thought.
Wind speeds are still expected to gust to around 25 mph through
the end of the afternoon.
Area Description:
Ochoco-John Day Highlands; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Central Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov