8/12/2025 2:52:00 PM until 8/12/2025 11:00:00 PM

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.

BREEZY WINDS WITH LOW RH VALUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .An approaching system will result in breezy winds Tuesday and Wednesday as hot and dry conditions persist. Main concerns Tuesday are focused across Central Oregon, extending into Central Washington Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington, 693 Canyon Grasslands of Wallowa County, 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley and 694 Yakama Alpine District. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.