...GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED IN THE
WASHINGTON AND OREGON COLUMBIA BASIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
.A trough approaching the Washington/Oregon coast has tightened
pressure gradients this afternoon and develop westerly 15 to 25
mph winds across the Oregon and Washington Columbia Basin in the
late afternoon and early evening. Combined with low humidity
values mainly between 13 to 23 percent, several hours of critical
fire weather conditions are possible.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
* TIMING...This afternoon through early evening.
* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...13 to 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.