Mitchell, OR Ilmahoiatused

Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 10:10AM PDT until June 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Wednesday... .Wind and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread Today and Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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.

National Weather Service