Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Thursday
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning below 1000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* Affected Area...In Oregon...Below 1000 feet...Fire Weather Zone 602 North Oregon Coast Range...Fire Weather Zone 603 East Slopes of the Central Oregon Coast Range...Fire Weather Zone 605 North Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 606 Central Oregon Cascade Foothills. For greater detail of location visit https://go.usa.gov/xmU7t
* Winds...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...15 to 20 percent.
* Impacts...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE ... NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE ... CENTRAL OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS ... NORTH OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Tillamook County Emergency Management
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 503-842-3412
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning