Brewster, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

	Washington Department of Ecology

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, Ferry,
Grant, and Okanogan Counties until further notice due to current and
expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may
reach Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. Be
sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities.

When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND WIND AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 703...

* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703).

* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday
afternoon through Sunday morning.

* Timing of Thunderstorms: Best chances for thunderstorms are
from 11 AM Saturday morning through 8 AM Sunday morning.

* Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow wind gusts up to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new
fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause
dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.

* General Winds: South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 to
40 mph.

* Timing of General Winds: Peak general winds will be seen from
noon to 10 PM Saturday.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 25 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing
fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid to high 90s resulting in Major
HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Much of the Inland Northwest.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 60s and 70s will
provide little overnight relief.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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