East Wilson Weather

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern
Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt.
Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest.

* DRY AND UNSTABLE...Unstable conditions with elevated mixing
heights may promote pyroconvective activity over ongoing fires.
Relative humidities as low as 20%. Temperatures up to 90 to 95.

* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. High instability may
result in fire growth.

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.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.

* STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected.

* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will
likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and
overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to lower 70s expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing high clouds may limit high
temperatures on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, however
probabilities for high temperatures above 90 degrees on Wednesday
are high, ranging from 75-95%.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.