Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 1:50PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
12 Aug 2026 at 2:50pm
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until at least 3 PM PDT Friday. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:34PM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT...
12 Aug 2026 at 2:34pm
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... .A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:34PM PDT until August 14 at 5:00AM PDT...
12 Aug 2026 at 2:34pm
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... .A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 697 Central Blue Mountains, 698 Southern Blue Mountains and 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains. * TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:20PM MDT until August 14 at 6:00AM MDT...
12 Aug 2026 at 1:20pm
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ Thursday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ Thursday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:20PM MDT until August 14 at 9:00AM MDT...
12 Aug 2026 at 1:20pm
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 675 Baker Valley. * TIMING...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM PDT Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:13PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
12 Aug 2026 at 12:13pm
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 10:45AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
12 Aug 2026 at 11:45am
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 12 PM PDT Friday. 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. More information about air quality can be found at: www.orcaa.org www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:47AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
12 Aug 2026 at 1:47am
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT today. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 3:47PM PDT until August 12 at 6:30PM ...
12 Aug 2026 at 4:47pm
FFWOTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Cedar Creek Burn Scar in... West Central Okanogan County in north central Washington... * Until 630 PM PDT. * At 347 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cedar Creek Burn Scar. Rain amounts between 0.30 to 0.50 inches has been estimated over the past hour and additional 0.25 to 0.75 inches is possible in the next few hours, as additional precipitation moves over the region. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the burn scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the burn scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rural areas of West Central Okanogan County and areas south of Mazama near State Route 20.

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 1:50PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
12 Aug 2026 at 2:50pm
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. An Air Quality Alert has bee issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla, and Yakima Counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. North to northeast winds will push smoke into the Columbia Basin beginning Wednesday afternoon. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. While occasional clearing and intermittent good air quality is possible during periods of stronger winds, smoke production continues to be significant from regional fires. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. 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.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:05PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PD...
12 Aug 2026 at 2:05pm
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday into early Thursday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the East Slopes of the Cascades and northern mountains. Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday evening. * Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph. * Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 1:05PM PDT until August 13 at 8:00AM PDT...
12 Aug 2026 at 2:05pm
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday into early Thursday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the East Slopes of the Cascades and northern mountains. Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires. * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701) and Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through early Thursday morning. * Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph. * Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.

Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 12:16PM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM P...
12 Aug 2026 at 1:16pm
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the northern Cascade Mountains and the Olympic Mountains. Thunderstorms will develop today from the northwest and spread across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

Fire Weather Watch issued August 12 at 12:16PM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM ...
12 Aug 2026 at 1:16pm
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the northern Cascade Mountains and the Olympic Mountains. Thunderstorms will develop today from the northwest and spread across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 11:56AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
12 Aug 2026 at 1:01pm
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. While occasional clearing is possible during periods of stronger winds, smoke production continues to be significant from regional fires. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 12:47AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
12 Aug 2026 at 1:47am
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. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla and Yakima counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Expect some clearing out and intermittent good air quality but with significant fires on the landscape conditions can worsen quickly to unhealthy air. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. 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.