* 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.

...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 Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.