Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected Area...In Oregon...Fire Weather Zone 601 North Oregon Coast and Fire Weather Zone 603 East Slopes of the Central Oregon Coast Range.
* Winds...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Strongest wind in the North Oregon Coast zone.
* Relative Humidity...Generally 15 to 25 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
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