Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 8 at 2:48PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONTINUE TODAY
THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN...
.Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (80%
chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag
conditions continue this afternoon and evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 701 Eastern Columbia River
Gorge of Oregon and 703 Warm Springs Reservation.
* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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:
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Warm Springs Reservation
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov