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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
246 PM PDT Tue Aug 19 2025


ORZ685-201300-
/O.NEW.KPQR.FW.A.0002.250821T2000Z-250822T0400Z/
Southern Willamette Valley-
246 PM PDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 685...

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


* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern
  Willamette Valley.

* WINDS...North 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-25 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.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

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For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland