Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 1:23PM PDT until July 23 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just
enough today to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the
region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for
increased chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across
central Oregon and portions of the eastern mountains. Brief heavy
downpours, gusty outflow winds, small hail, and frequent
lightning will be possible...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 11 AM to
8 PM PDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 694 Grande Ronde Valley of
Oregon, 695 Eagle Cap Wilderness, 697 Central Blue Mountains
and 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
Thursday after 1200.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
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.
Area Description:
Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon; Eagle Cap Wilderness; Central Blue Mountains; Western Forested Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: