Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 7:48PM PDT until July 25 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...HIGH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING RISK WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... ...
WINDY AND BREEZY WITH CRITICAL RH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just enough
to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region.
Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased
chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the eastern
mountains. Brief heavy downpours, gusty outflow winds in excess
of 45 mph, small hail, and frequent lightning will be possible. A
strong to briefly severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out into
the early evening.
Friday the upper level low will eject into the region bringing
windy conditions to many of the Cascade Gaps as well as central
OR. Humidities both Friday and Saturday will be critical.
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR698...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 698 Southern Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
Thursday after 1200.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
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:
Southern Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov