…The upper level low over the region will shift to the east
\njust enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the
\nregion. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for
\nincreased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the
\neastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new
\nwildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the
\nlandscape…<\/p>\n
…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
\nWEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR698,
\nOR700, AND OR705…<\/p>\n
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue
\nMountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern
\nDeschutes National Forest.<\/p>\n
* TIMING…From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
\nquickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.<\/p>\n
* THUNDERSTORMS…Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after
\n11 AM Wednesday.<\/p>\n
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Gusts from 25-35 mph<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
\nare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
\nstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
\ncontribute to extreme fire behavior.<\/p>\n
&&<\/p>\n
…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT WEDNESDAY…<\/p>\n
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
\nAdvisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday.<\/p>\n
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
\ncombined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
\nunhealthy levels.<\/p>\n
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
\nheart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
\nproblems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
\nis smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
\ncondition.<\/p>\n
For additional information…please visit the Web site at
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