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weather NWS severe Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon October 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM

Red Flag Warning

...RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING...

.Breezy to locally windy conditions are bringing critical fire weather conditions through the Grande Ronde Valley. Winds expected to remain strong through the evening with RH values dropping down as low as 23 percent.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 694 Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Local conditions in Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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