...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND NORTHERLY WINDS UP TO 25 MPH...

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND INCREASING EASTERLY WINDS...

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* 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 20 to 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.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees and morning
low temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest
Washington.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfire smoke is expected to increase west of
the Cascades early in the week, which may limit high temperatures
by approximately 1-3 degrees. However, temperatures will still be
hot enough to bring an increased risk of heat-related illnesses
even if temperatures are dampened a few degrees from smoke.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.