Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 2 at 10:31AM PDT until August 4 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND NORTHERLY WINDS UP TO 25 MPH...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND INCREASING EASTERLY WINDS...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.
* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov