Red Flag Warning For Willamette Valley
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 721 AM PDT Mon Aug 26 2019 ORZ604-270600- /O.UPG.KPQR.FW.A.0002.190826T2200Z-190828T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0004.190826T2000Z-190827T0300Z/ Willamette Valley- 721 AM PDT Mon Aug 26 2019 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 604... The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oregon...Fire Weather Zone 604 Willamette Valley. * Winds...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. ?Strongest wind in the central and south Willamette Valley. * Relative Humidity...Generally 20 to 25 percent. * Impacts...Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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