Grant County, OR

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In effect from Wednesday 07/22 11:00 AM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 11:00 PM PDT

Issued by NWS Pendleton OR

...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape...

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.

Timing

From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

Impacts

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Thunderstorms

Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday.

Outflow Winds

Gusts from 25-35 mph

What to Do

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 Impacted

  • Southern Blue Mountains
  • Central Mountains of Oregon
  • Southern Deschutes National Forest

In effect from Monday 07/20 1:46 PM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Pendleton OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Areas Impacted

  • Crook, OR
  • Deschutes, OR
  • Grant, OR
  • Umatilla, OR
  • Union, OR
  • Wallowa, OR
  • Wheeler, OR

Tips to Stay Safe

When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location: 

  • Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov. 
  • Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions. 

In effect from Monday 07/20 6:03 PM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Pendleton OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Areas Impacted

  • Crook, OR
  • Deschutes, OR
  • Grant, OR
  • Jefferson, OR
  • Umatilla, OR
  • Union, OR
  • Wallowa, OR
  • Wheeler, OR

Tips to Stay Safe

When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location: 

  • Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov. 
  • Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions. 

In effect from Monday 07/20 7:40 PM PDT – Thursday 07/23 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Pendleton OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Areas Impacted

  • Crook, OR
  • Deschutes, OR
  • Grant, OR
  • Jefferson, OR
  • Umatilla, OR
  • Union, OR
  • Wallowa, OR
  • Wheeler, OR

Tips to Stay Safe

When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location: 

  • Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov. 
  • Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions. 

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