Very Hot Saturday Ahead with Heat Advisory in Place, Watch for Isolated Thunderstorms

Tonight:

• Temperature: Mild evening with clear skies.

• Winds: Light winds from the west to southwest.

• Fire Weather: Stay cautious; dry conditions persist.

Saturday:

• Temperature: Very hot! Highs mostly between 100°F and 105°F.

• Heat Advisory: Moderate to major heat risk. Stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure.

• Winds: Light breezes from the west-southwest.

• Fire Weather: Low chance (15-20%) of isolated thunderstorms in southeastern OR. Watch for fire weather alerts.

Sunday:

• Temperature: Still hot, especially in Yakima Valley, Columbia Basin, and John Day Basin with highs around 100°F. Other areas will be in the mid to upper 90s.

• Heat Advisory: Continues through Sunday.

• Winds: Breezy, especially through the Cascade gaps with winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35-40 mph.

• Fire Weather: Higher risk due to winds and low humidity. Fire Weather Watches in effect.

Extended Forecast (Monday to Friday):

• Temperature: Above normal, staying hot.

• Winds: Breezy each afternoon and evening with gusts of 20-30 mph, especially in Columbia River Gorge, Kittitas, and Yakima valleys.

• Fire Weather: Persistent threat due to dry and windy conditions.

• Overall: Typical summer weather pattern with continued warm and sunny days.

Stay safe, stay cool, and keep an eye on any updates for fire weather alerts!

Have a great weekend.

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