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Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau

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Description

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY... .Fire weather conditions have risen above critical thresholds Monday evening. Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop again Tuesday afternoon across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and 90s and dry conditions. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.

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

Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley

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* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

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.

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Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin

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...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY... .Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the afternoon Tuesday. This, combined with very low RHs due to the ongoing heat wave, will make for increased risks for wildfire spread, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley

Note

Description

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are expected to continue through this afternoon.

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.

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Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau

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Description

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and 90s and dry conditions. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 21 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.

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.