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Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Central Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains

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Description

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.

Instruction

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.

Areas

Central Mountains of Oregon; Northern Deschutes National Forest

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Description

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN CENTRAL OREGON OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS... .Hot conditions, combined with low relative humidities and an unstable air mass, have the potential to create significant, plume-dominated fire growth in the area surrounding the Flat Fire. Unstable conditions will relent overnight, however relative humidity recoveries are expected to be poor. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and unstable conditions, which is in effect from noon Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Eastern portion of Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and western portion of 704 Northern Deschutes National Forest, primarily including areas around the Flat Fire. * TIMING...From noon Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday. * MIXING HEIGHT...As high as 8,000 ft AGL Sunday and 11,500 ft AGL Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior.

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.

Areas

Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Central Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains

Note

Description

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.

Instruction

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.

Areas

Central Mountains of Oregon; Northern Deschutes National Forest

Note

Description

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN CENTRAL OREGON OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS... .Hot conditions, combined with low relative humidities and an unstable air mass, have the potential to create significant, plume-dominated fire growth in the area surrounding the Flat Fire. Unstable conditions will relent overnight, however relative humidity recoveries are expected to be poor. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and unstable conditions, which is in effect from noon Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Eastern portion of Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and western portion of 704 Northern Deschutes National Forest, primarily including areas around the Flat Fire. * TIMING...From noon Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday. * MIXING HEIGHT...As high as 8,000 ft AGL Sunday and 11,500 ft AGL Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior.

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.

Areas

Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Central Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains

Note

Description

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.

Instruction

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.