Wenatchee, WA Weather Alerts

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes

An Air Quality Alert issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and
Asotin County, as well as the Colville Reservation is in effect until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.

Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.

* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and
108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high
temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak.

* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology

An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus
the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain
in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the
Pioneer Fire and other regional wildfires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
levels.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality
is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps
to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should
watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.

Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 93 to
105. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and 60s.

* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses
for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING ACROSS PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON...

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Fire Weather Zone 707 Western
Columbia Basin (Zone 707) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower
Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The winds will
be strongest for the Western Columbia Basin in the late
afternoon and evening hours. The winds will be strongest for
the Lower Palouse Snake River area during the afternoon.

* Relative Humidities: 8 to 18 percent.

* Impacts: The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity
values, hot temperatures, and dried fuels could lead to rapid
fire spread on existing or new fires.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Moses Lake, Ephrata, Number 2 Canyon, Othello, Chelan,
Cashmere, Wenatchee, Pangborn Airport, Number 1 Canyon, Quincy,
and Entiat.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.