Cairo, OR Warnings, Watches and Advisories
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 4:43PM PDT until September 7 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms can cause new fire starts and spread fires quickly due to outflow winds. * AFFECTED AREA...In ORZ624...northern portions of fire weather zone 624 from Chemult north and northeast. In ORZ625... northern portions of Fire weather zone 625 from Summer Lake north. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Storms may be dry with little or no rainfall. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Strong, gusty outflows up to around 45 mph are expected near storms. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 04:43:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 04:43:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 09:00:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 2:45PM PDT until September 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
...15-20% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING DRY LIGHTNING SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * WINDS...West around 5 mph with gusts up to 10 mph. Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15-20% chance of thunderstorms through 8 PM PDT Saturday over the Cascade mountains. Very little to no rainfall will accompany any thunderstorm that does develop, increasing the potential for dry lightning igniting new wildfire starts.
Northern Willamette National Forest; Southern Willamette National Forest
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 02:45:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 02:45:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 08:00:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 2:45PM PDT until September 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING DRY LIGHTNING SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. * WINDS...Southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15-30% chance of thunderstorms through 8 PM PDT Saturday over the Cascade mountains. Very little to no rainfall will accompany any thunderstorm that does develop, increasing the potential for dry lightning igniting new wildfire starts.
Mt. Hood National Forest Region; Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 02:45:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 02:45:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 08:00:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 1:32PM PDT until September 7 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 87. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6.
Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 09:00:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 1:32PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. The previous Red Flag Warning for dry and unstable conditions is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Light shower activity and cloud cover this morning has brought the Haines Index in the area below critical thresholds. Dry thunderstorms are now the primary critical fire weather threat for the zone. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph.
Central Mountains of Oregon
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 11:00:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 1:32PM PDT until September 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades and 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph.
East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades; Deschutes National Forest - minus Sisters Ranger District
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 11:00:00 pm PDT
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued September 7 at 1:32PM PDT until September 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Central Blue Mountains; Wallowa District; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley
Severe
Possible
Future
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 01:32:00 pm PDT
September 7th, 2024 11:15:00 pm PDT
Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued September 8 at 12:04AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Air quality around Government Camp, Timothy Lake, Bennett Pass, and Lost Lake has improved this afternoon. Onshore flow will allow air quality to improve through Sunday. Patchy area of smoke may still be present in areas close to wildfires. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ
North Oregon Cascades
Unknown
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Unknown
September 7th, 2024 12:04:00 pm PDT
September 8th, 2024 12:04:00 am PDT
September 8th, 2024 12:02:00 pm PDT
Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued September 6 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Northern Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Harney, OR; Malheur, OR
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September 6th, 2024 01:47:00 pm MDT
September 6th, 2024 01:45:00 pm MDT
September 9th, 2024 11:00:00 am MDT
Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued September 6 at 11:20AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 9 AM PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Harney, OR; Malheur, OR
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September 6th, 2024 11:22:00 am MDT
September 6th, 2024 11:20:00 am MDT
September 9th, 2024 10:00:00 am MDT
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