# Fire Weather Watch: Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-08-02 10:31 ingested 2026-08-03 09:23

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Fire Weather Watch — Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND NORTHERLY WINDS UP TO 25 MPH...

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND INCREASING EASTERLY WINDS...

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 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.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.