2 products issued by NWS for: Yakima WA
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1055 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026 ...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .An upper weather system moving across the region through Thursday morning will lead to the development of thunderstorms moving north into the central WA Cascades tonight. Thunderstorms will be capable of frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and gusty outflow winds. WAZ690-161430- /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260716T1700Z/ Kittitas Valley- 1055 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...Until 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Rain amounts will range from 0.05 to 0.15 inches, with stronger storms capable of producing 0.25 inches or more. * OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph, locally higher. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1051 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026 ORZ044-049-050-507-WAZ026>029-161430- /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260717T0400Z/ Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County- Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Including the cities of Athena, Union, La Grande, Toppenish, Cove, Sunnyside, Wallowa, Elgin, Ellensburg, Dayton, Ione, Waitsburg, Naches, Pilot Rock, Pendleton, Tri-Cities, Yakima, Thorp, Hermiston, Enterprise, Boardman, Connell, Prosser, Walla Walla, and Joseph 1051 PM PDT Wed Jul 15 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime. && $$ MC