Special Weather Statement Oregon | Effective 03/20/2026 12:47

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