Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles ENE Waitsburg WA

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
856 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

ORZ041-044-507-WAZ024-026>029-150300-
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250715T0300Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Eastern
Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Foothills of the Blue
Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Ione, Hermiston, Dayton, Sunnyside, White
Salmon, Yakima, Toppenish, The Dalles, Prosser, Thorp, Boardman,
Connell, Ellensburg, Walla Walla, Waitsburg, Arlington,
Tri-Cities, Athena, Naches, Pendleton, and Pilot Rock
856 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 99 degrees. This
  will pose a  moderate risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the
  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley,
  and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat
  will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for
  much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive
  and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

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.

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.

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LN




Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

WAZ708-709-140545-
/O.UPG.KOTX.FW.A.0005.250714T1900Z-250715T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0009.250714T2000Z-250715T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 708 AND
709...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Eastern Columbia Basin  -Palouse  -Spokane Area
  (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse  -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or existing
  fires.

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.

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