Red flag warning issued for Saturday afternoon (Aug. 28, 2021)
A red flag fire weather warning has been issued for Saturday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2021 for the southern Willamette Valley.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Saturday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT.
- Affected Area…The southern half of Fire Weather Zone 604. In other words, the southern half of the Willamette Valley.
- Winds…North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
- Relative Humidity…Lowering to 20 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. Avoid outdoor burning.
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.
