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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
252 AM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025


ORZ685-210000-
/O.CON.KPQR.FW.A.0002.250821T2000Z-250822T0400Z/
Southern Willamette Valley-
252 AM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025

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

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

* WINDS...North 10 to 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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