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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

1206 PM PDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR

DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 35 MPH...



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Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington-

1206 PM PDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY

FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 636...



* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western 

  Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.



* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph. Winds

  will be strongest through this afternoon.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity

  values will be lowest this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.

  Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected with maximum 

  relative humidity values ranging between 35-45%.



* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread 

  which may threaten life and property. 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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