Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Yakima, WA ∙ Kennewick, WA ∙ Bend, OR ∙ Pasco, WA ∙ Richland, WA ∙ Goodnoe Hills, WA ∙ West Richland, WA ∙ Tumalo, OR ∙ Brothers, OR ∙ Pilot Rock, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1117 PM PDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From 4 PM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. 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 strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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