Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:34PM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering
dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday,
increasing concern for lightning ignitions.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM to
9 PM PDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 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:
Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Deschutes National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov