Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
102 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
WAZ659-220415-
/O.NEW.KSEW.FW.W.0006.260822T0800Z-260823T0000Z/
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet-
102 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
LIGHTNING AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 659...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect
from 1 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central
Cascades generally above 1500 Feet north of Gifford Pinchot
National Forest.
* LIGHTNING...Scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across
the Central Cascades.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of
gusty and erratic outflow winds between 20 and 30 miles per
hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and
cause erratic wind directions.
* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire`s
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will
likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIDESPREAD BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
SATURDAY...
...HIGH-BASED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES AND BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.An approaching low-pressure system will bring widespread breezy
westerly winds through the Cascade gaps, across the Columbia
Basin, and into portions of the Blue Mountains Saturday. Coupled
with low relative humidity, this will lead to critical fire
weather conditions. Moreover, high-based showers and
thunderstorms are forecast, with the best chances of abundant
lightning overnight through Saturday morning along the Washington
Cascades and Saturday afternoon for the northeast Blue Mountains.
ORZ691-703-WAZ690-691-221400-
/O.UPG.KPDT.FW.A.0011.260822T1900Z-260823T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0020.260822T1900Z-260823T0500Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Warm Springs Reservation-
Kittitas Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691,
OR703, WA690, AND WA691...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 691
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Washington and 703 Warm Springs Reservation.
* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent in the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIDESPREAD BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
SATURDAY...
...HIGH-BASED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES AND BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.An approaching low-pressure system will bring widespread breezy
westerly winds through the Cascade gaps, across the Columbia
Basin, and into portions of the Blue Mountains Saturday. Coupled
with low relative humidity, this will lead to critical fire
weather conditions. Moreover, high-based showers and
thunderstorms are forecast, with the best chances of abundant
lightning overnight through Saturday morning along the Washington
Cascades and Saturday afternoon for the northeast Blue Mountains.
ORZ696-698-700-221400-
/O.UPG.KPDT.FW.A.0011.260822T1900Z-260823T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0020.260822T1900Z-260823T0500Z/
John Day Valley-Southern Blue Mountains-
Central Mountains of Oregon-
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR696,
OR698, AND OR700...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 698
Southern Blue Mountains and 700 Central Mountains of Oregon.
* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent in the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIDESPREAD BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
SATURDAY...
...HIGH-BASED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES AND BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.An approaching low-pressure system will bring widespread breezy
westerly winds through the Cascade gaps, across the Columbia
Basin, and into portions of the Blue Mountains Saturday. Coupled
with low relative humidity, this will lead to critical fire
weather conditions. Moreover, high-based showers and
thunderstorms are forecast, with the best chances of abundant
lightning overnight through Saturday morning along the Washington
Cascades and Saturday afternoon for the northeast Blue Mountains.
WAZ695-221400-
/O.UPG.KPDT.FW.A.0011.260822T0600Z-260823T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0020.260822T0600Z-260822T1900Z/
East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains-
1157 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PDT
SATURDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 11 PM
this evening to noon PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South
Central Cascade Mountains.
* TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to noon PDT Saturday.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered coverage with abundant
lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
930 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ624-220430-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0009.260822T2100Z-260823T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0018.260822T2100Z-260823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0017.260821T2100Z-260822T0400Z/
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
930 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 624...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624...
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire weather zone 624, including the
Wrights Spring Fire and the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
* WIND...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity around 12 to 18 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
930 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ625-220430-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0009.260822T2100Z-260823T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0018.260822T2100Z-260823T0400Z/
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
930 AM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625...
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...Fire weather zone 625, including
the high desert of Lake County and the Hart Mountain Antelope
Refuge.
* WIND...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with with gusts 30 to
35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
&&
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Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-220515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0030.260822T1800Z-260823T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North
Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Including the cities of Moro, Arlington, White Salmon, Fossil,
Hermiston, The Dalles, Maupin, Boardman, Condon, Heppner, Dufur, and
Ione
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with afternoon high
temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees. This will pose a moderate to
major risk of heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, west
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue
Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ050-502-503-506-WAZ030-523-220500-
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Wallowa County-Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Southern Blue
Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-Northwest Blue
Mountains-Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Brothers, Prairie City, Cle Elum, Cliffdell,
Enterprise, Ski Bluewood Resort, North Powder, Joseph, Long Creek,
Tollgate, Meacham, Ukiah, Wallowa, Paulina, Appleton, and Seneca
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105
degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Wallowa County,
Ochoco-John Day Highlands, and Lower Slopes of the Eastern
Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* 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.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
&&
$$
PDT
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ049-505-507-511-WAZ027>029-220500-
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-John Day Basin-Foothills of the Northern Blue
Mountains of Oregon-Central Oregon-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia
Basin of Washington-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of La Grande, Walla Walla, John Day,
Tri-Cities, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Cove, Spray, Prosser,
Waitsburg, Elgin, Madras, Prineville, Dayton, Mitchell, Union,
Pendleton, Connell, Dayville, Yakima, Naches, Redmond, Monument,
Bend, Pilot Rock, and Athena
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 100
degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Grande Ronde Valley. In
Washington, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
WAZ521-220515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0030.260822T1800Z-260823T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Bickleton and Goldendale
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with afternoon high
temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of
heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
113 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
PZZ210-221215-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0090.260822T1800Z-260823T0000Z/
Columbia River Bar-
113 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. South winds 10 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 1.53 kt at 1214 PM Friday
with seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 3.86 kt at 1247 AM Saturday with
seas 4 ft. Ebb current of 1.56 kt at 125 PM Saturday with seas
4 to 5 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
&&
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
113 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
PZZ251>253-221215-
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0090.260822T1200Z-260823T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
113 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 3 to 5 ft at 10 seconds and south winds 5 to 15 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-220515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0030.260822T1800Z-260823T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North
Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Including the cities of Moro, Arlington, White Salmon, Fossil,
Hermiston, The Dalles, Maupin, Boardman, Condon, Heppner, Dufur, and
Ione
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with afternoon high
temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees. This will pose a moderate to
major risk of heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, west
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue
Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
WAZ521-220515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0030.260822T1800Z-260823T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260822T0500Z/
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Bickleton and Goldendale
109 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, hot conditions with afternoon high
temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of
heat-related illness. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 PM PDT this evening. For the
Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
ORC013-031-059-061-065-222000-
Crook-Jefferson-Umatilla-Union-Wasco-
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras,
Warm Springs, Culver, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton,
Athena, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Umatilla, Ukiah, Helix, La Grande,
Elgin, Union, North Powder, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko,
and Tygh Valley
1243 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Monday.
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
$$
