Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 10:33AM PDT until June 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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