WWUS86 KPQR 200952

RFWPQR



URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

252 AM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025





ORZ685-210000-

/O.CON.KPQR.FW.A.0002.250821T2000Z-250822T0400Z/

Southern Willamette Valley-

252 AM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025



...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR

FIRE WEATHER ZONE 685...



* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern 

  Willamette Valley.



* WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.



* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-25 percent.



* 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 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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