Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 10:38PM PDT until June 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Wednesday...
Breezy northwesterly to northerly winds coupled with very low
relative humidity and dry fuels will facilitate conditions
conducive to wildfire spread Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Central Mountains of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov