East Wilson Weather

...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN...

.Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (80%
chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag
conditions Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. Poor to fair
overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night.

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 Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Washington.

* TIMING...From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph, strongest
on Saturday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent, lowest Friday.

* 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.

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency,
and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality
Alert until further notice.

For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems.  Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.
Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.
Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency,
and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality
Alert until further notice.

For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems.  Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.
Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.
Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency,
and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality
Alert until further notice.

For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.

Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems.
Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky.
Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.

Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is
available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.
Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.
Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is
available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.