Heppner, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR691...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon.

* TIMING...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

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

* THUNDERSTORMS...Rain amounts will range from 0.05 to 0.15
inches, with stronger storms capable of producing 0.25 inches
or more.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph, locally higher.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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