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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NE OREGON AND SE WASHINGTON
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
DISCUSSION
PRIMARY CONCERN DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD IS
THE HOT TEMPERATURES AND LOW RH VALUES THAT ARE EXPECTED BOTH
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. MULTIPLE HEAT ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT
UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING. MONSOONAL MOISTURE WILL INFILTRATE THE AREA
WITH CHANCES OF INCREASED INSTABILITY CAUSING A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THIS MORNING THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING.
THE SLIGHT CHANCES OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL FLOW ALONG
THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES, INTO CENTRAL OR AND THEN THE JOHN
DAY HIGHLANDS. LOW CONFIDENCE OF THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT
LIGHTNING. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOWS.
***THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY WINDS***
***WINDS ARE 20 FOOT 10 MINUTE AVERAGES***
***CWR-CHANCE OF WETTING RAIN 0.10 OR GREATER***
HIGH ELEVATION HAINES INDEX OBSERVED WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17
SALEM...5 MEDFORD...4 SPOKANE...2 BOISE...6
ORZ639-180015-
EAST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-102...EXCEPT 86-95 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WINDS NORTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH. IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE,
WINDS EAST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....70-75.
* MAX HUMIDITY........31-44 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH...EXCEPT NORTHWEST 3
TO 8 MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-101...EXCEPT 86-94 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE,
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO
70. HIGHS 87 TO 95. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 62. HIGHS 88 TO 95. WEST
WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 88 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 61. HIGHS 84 TO 90. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 60. HIGHS 87 TO 94. NORTHWEST
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
ORZ610-180015-
EAST SLOPES OF CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-101...EXCEPT 83-91 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-21 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 3
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1 INCREASING TO 2 IN THE AFTERNOON.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-72.
* MAX HUMIDITY........30-44 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................2 DECREASING TO 1 AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-99...EXCEPT 80-89 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1 INCREASING TO 2 IN THE AFTERNOON.
* HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 66. HIGHS 82 TO 95. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO
8 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 83 TO 95. WEST
WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS 82 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 59. HIGHS 78 TO 90. WEST WINDS
4 TO 9 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 81 TO 92. NORTHEAST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
ORZ611-180015-
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST - MINUS SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-95...EXCEPT 85-90 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-21 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 2 TO
6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1 INCREASING TO 3 IN THE AFTERNOON.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-63...EXCEPT 61-66 RIDGES.
* MAX HUMIDITY........43-58 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.
* LAL.................2 DECREASING TO 1 AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89...EXCEPT 79-84 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
2 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1 INCREASING TO 2 IN THE AFTERNOON.
* HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 81 TO 90. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 52. HIGHS 82 TO 91.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 80 TO 90. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 51. HIGHS 77 TO 86. WEST WINDS
2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 50. HIGHS 80 TO 88. NORTHEAST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ640-180015-
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-100...EXCEPT 90-95 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........10-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 2 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1 INCREASING TO 2 IN THE AFTERNOON.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-70.
* MAX HUMIDITY........30-39 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................2 DECREASING TO 1 AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-95...EXCEPT 82-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 87 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO
8 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 87 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 87 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 82 TO 89. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 84 TO 91. NORTH
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
ORZ641-WAZ691-180015-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....98-104.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....65-73.
* MAX HUMIDITY........33-48 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-104.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 69 TO 74. HIGHS 92 TO 101. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 68. HIGHS 91 TO 97. WEST
WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 66. HIGHS 91 TO 97. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 66. HIGHS 87 TO 94. WEST
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 89 TO 94. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.
ORZ642-180015-
SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-101...EXCEPT 89-94 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........6-11 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 2 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......15000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-67.
* MAX HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-95...EXCEPT 83-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........10-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 2
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 65. HIGHS 85 TO 92. NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO
7 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 86 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 86 TO 94. NORTHEAST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 81 TO 89. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO
8 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 82 TO 90. NORTH
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ643-WAZ692-180015-
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-100...EXCEPT 85-90 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-70.
* MAX HUMIDITY........29-44 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-99...EXCEPT 83-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH AROUND 5 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 62 TO
71. HIGHS 84 TO 95. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 66. HIGHS 82 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66. HIGHS 83 TO 94. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 63. HIGHS 76 TO 88. WEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 61. HIGHS 78 TO 89. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ644-180015-
CENTRAL BLUE MOUNTAINS-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....94-102...EXCEPT 87-94 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-16 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-67.
* MAX HUMIDITY........27-40 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-97...EXCEPT 83-89 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 3 TO
8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 7
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 62 TO 67. HIGHS 84 TO 94. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 62. HIGHS 84 TO 94.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS
2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO 88. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 90. NORTH
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ645-WAZ693-180015-
WALLOWA DISTRICT-SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-100...EXCEPT 85-90 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........10-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-68.
* MAX HUMIDITY........27-42 PERCENT...EXCEPT 25-30 PERCENT RIDGES.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-99...EXCEPT 84-89 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS BECOMING NORTH AROUND 5 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 63 TO
70. HIGHS 83 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS 84 TO 94.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 65. HIGHS 85 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 79 TO 89. NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO
7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 79 TO 89. NORTH
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
WAZ690-180015-
KITTITAS VALLEY-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-102...EXCEPT 85-96 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....68-74.
* MAX HUMIDITY........29-41 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....97-103...EXCEPT 86-98 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 70 TO
76. HIGHS 93 TO 100. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 67. HIGHS 90 TO 97.
NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 66. HIGHS 90 TO 97. NORTHWEST
WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 66. HIGHS 86 TO 93. NORTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 65. HIGHS 88 TO 94. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
WAZ694-180015-
YAKAMA ALPINE DISTRICT-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-99...EXCEPT 82-94 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-22 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 3 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 3 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....65-72.
* MAX HUMIDITY........31-46 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-99...EXCEPT 82-94 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 62 TO
70. HIGHS 80 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 7 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 79 TO 92. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 62. HIGHS 79 TO 92. WEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 76 TO 89. WEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 78 TO 91. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
WAZ695-180015-
EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS-
434 AM PDT WED AUG 17 2022
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-97...EXCEPT 80-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 2 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 2 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-71.
* MAX HUMIDITY........31-45 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-98...EXCEPT 80-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME FIRE
BEHAVIOR.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 63 TO 70. HIGHS 76 TO 90. NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO
7 MPH.
SATURDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO
61. HIGHS 74 TO 88. NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 75 TO 89. WEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS 71 TO 84. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 74 TO 88. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
.8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 THROUGH TUESDAY AUGUST 30...
A GREATER CHANCE OF ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL
PRECIPITATION.
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