Waitsburg, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM
PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
WA691 AND WA694...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 5 PM this
afternoon to 10 AM PDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Washington and 694 Yakama Alpine District.

* TIMING...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 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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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 102 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of
heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande
Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, Foothills of the Northern Blue
Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills
of the Blue Mountains of Washington.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.

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

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. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.

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