Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 9:06PM PDT until August 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 9:06pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
THROUGH TOMORROW...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region this afternoon into friday evening. Lingering dry
surface air will limit the rainfall amounts today, increasing
concern for lightning ignitions. Heavier rainfall is expected
within rain cores with storms Friday, but lightning outside of
rain cores continues to be a concern.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley and 698
Southern Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
* 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:
John Day Valley; Southern Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov