Eastern OR, WA Under Red Flag Warning as Wildfire Threat Increases Tuesday

Eastern OR, WA under Red Flag Warning as wildfire threat increases Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for eastern Oregon and Washington due to dry conditions and gusty winds, increasing the risk of fires spreading rapidly.

Red Flag Warning from TUE 12:00 PM MDT until WED 10:00 PM MDT

Red Flag Warning: High Fire Risk Due to Gusty Winds and Low Humidity

Red Flag Warnings Issued for Eastern Washington and Oregon as Conditions Worsen

Ten fire weather zones across Washington State and Oregon are under Red Flag Warnings on Tuesday, as a cold front sweeping through the Pacific Northwest generates a dangerous window of strong, dry winds that fire officials warn could turn any spark into a rapidly spreading wildfire. Warnings Span Eastern Washington and the Columbia Basin The National Weather Service in Spokane issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday …