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Location: Vale, OR
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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:28 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/
FRIDAY FOR LIGHTNING FOR CENTRAL CANYONLANDS...NORTHWESTERN VALE
BLM AND BAKER VALLEY...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673...674 AND
675...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/ Friday.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45 mph.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.

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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:13 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties...

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.

* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.

* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.

* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider's advice.

For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

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