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Red Flag Warning Issued as Heat Advisory Hits Pacific Northwest

7/24/2026

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U.S. Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low humidity in fire zone 101.
A Red Flag Warning for Oregon-Washington zones OR691-WA691 ran Saturday 10 am-8 pm PDT.
A Heat Advisory until 9 pm PDT Thursday warned of mid-90s to low-100s temperatures in Idaho and Washington.
Officials urged residents to stay hydrated, keep children indoors, and limit outdoor activity because smoke could raise PM2.5 to Unhealthy or Hazardous levels.

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U.S. Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low humidity in fire zone 101.
A Red Flag Warning for Oregon-Washington zones OR691-WA691 ran Saturday 10 am-8 pm PDT.
A Heat Advisory until 9 pm PDT Thursday warned of mid-90s to low-100s temperatures in Idaho and Washington.
Officials urged residents to stay hydrated, keep children indoors, and limit outdoor activity because smoke could raise PM2.5 to Unhealthy or Hazardous levels.