Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 10:10AM PDT until June 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Wednesday...
.Wind and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels
resulting in potential for wildfire spread Today and Wednesday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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:
Kittitas Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov