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Current Severe Weather Alerts in Washington


There are currently 17 Weather Alerts in Washingtonselect a different state


Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:21PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Panhandle; Coeur d'Alene Area; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s wednesday and thursday. this will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * where...Portions of north and north central idaho and central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast washington. * when...From 11 am tuesday to 9 pm pdt thursday. * impacts...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * additional details...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major heatrisk. moderate and locally major heatrisk continue into thursday. limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations wednesday and thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. smoke from area wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:01PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Temperatures as high as 95 to 100 expected. * where...Western and central columbia river gorge and the hood river valley, portland metro lowlands, greater vancouver metro, lower columbia river and cowlitz river valleys, and east central willamette valley. * when...From 10 am tuesday to 11 pm pdt wednesday. * impacts...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * additional details...Smoke from fires outside of the region or clouds moving into the area could result in cooler daytime high temperatures than currently forecast.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties; Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties; Middle Chehalis River Valley; Southern Hood Canal; Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 96 degrees expected and low temperatures 60 to 65 degrees. this will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * where...Foothills of the western and southern olympic peninsula, middle chehalis river valley, southern hood canal, foothills and valleys of thurston and lewis counties, lowlands of lewis and southern thurston counties, and olympia and southern puget sound. * when...From 10 am tuesday to 11 pm pdt wednesday. * impacts...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades; Lowlands of Western Whatcom County; Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties; Northern Hood Canal; Port Townsend Area; Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca; Lake Crescent Area Including US 101

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 degrees expected and low temperatures from 55 to 62 degrees. this will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * where...Eastern strait of juan de fuca, foothills and valleys of the north cascades, lake crescent area including us 101, lowlands of western skagit and northwestern snohomish counties, lowlands of western whatcom county, northern hood canal, and port townsend area. * when...From 10 am tuesday to 11 pm pdt wednesday. * impacts...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * additional details...Areas closest to the water will experience cooler daytime high temperatures.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Eastern Kitsap County

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 95 degrees expected and low temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees. this will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * where...Eastern kitsap county, city of seattle, downtown everett / marysville area, eastside, foothills and valleys of central king county, foothills and valleys of pierce and southern king counties, foothills and valleys of snohomish and northern king counties, lowlands of pierce and southern king counties, and shoreline / lynnwood / south everett area. * when...From 10 am tuesday to 11 pm pdt wednesday. * impacts...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * additional details...Areas closest to the water will experience cooler daytime high temperatures.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Benton, WA; Franklin, WA; Walla Walla, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: The washington state department of ecology, benton clean air agency, have issued an air quality alert until 9 am pdt wednesday. for the smoke air quality alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. information from the washington department of ecology web site is available at http://www.Ecy.Wa.Gov/air.Html or call 360-407-6000. information from the benton county clean air agency web site is available at http://www.Bentoncleanair.Org or call 509-783-1304.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Benton, WA; Franklin, WA; Walla Walla, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: The washington state department of ecology and benton clean air agency have issued an air quality alert until 9 am pdt wednesday. for the dust air quality alert, forecasted winds may carry large amounts of dust causing air quality to reach unhealthy levels. pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. information from the washington department of ecology web site is available at http://www.Ecy.Wa.Gov/air.Html or call 360-407-6000. information from the benton county clean air agency web site is available at http://www.Bentoncleanair.Org or call 509-783-1304.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Benton, WA; Franklin, WA; Walla Walla, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: The washington state department of ecology and the benton clean air agency has issued an air quality alert until 9 am pdt wednesday. for the smoke air quality alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. information about air quality from the washington department of ecology web site is available at http://www.Ecy.Wa.Gov/air.Html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the benton county clean air agency web site at http://www.Bentoncleanair.Org or call 509-783-1304.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Event: Heat Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 to 103 degrees expected, with 101 to 105 degrees in the columbia basin. this will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * where...Eastern columbia river gorge of oregon and washington, lower columbia basin of oregon and washington, foothills of the northern blue mountains of oregon, yakima valley, and foothills of the blue mountains of washington. * when...From 11 am tuesday to 9 pm pdt thursday. * impacts...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * additional details...The heat will begin on tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major heatrisk. wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with major heatrisk across the columbia basin, yakima valley and portions of the gorge and blue mountain foothills. thursday will also see widespread moderate heatrisk and locally major heatrisk, mainly across the columbia basin. smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot temperatures get.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Benton, WA; Franklin, WA; Walla Walla, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: The washington state department of ecology and/or the yakima regional clean air agency has issued an air quality alert until 9 am pdt wednesday. for the smoke air quality alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. information about air quality from the washington department of ecology web site is available at http://www.Ecy.Wa.Gov/air.Html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the yakima regional clean air agency web site at http://www.Yakimacleanair.Org or call 509-834-2050.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:48PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the northwest clean air agency until 9 am pdt wednesday. an air quality alert has been issued for skagit and whatcom counties, effective immediately through wednesday july 22nd at 9am due to expected wildfire smoke from canadian wildfires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels may reach unhealthy for sensitive groups. when air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. for current air quality conditions and additional information visit https://nwcleanairwa.Gov

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the following agencies: washington department of ecology spokane regional clean air agency an air quality alert continues for spokane, ferry, lincoln, okanogan, pend oreille, and stevens counties, effective immediately through wednesday, july 22nd at 9 am, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels are expected to range in the unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy categories. in eastern okanogan county near active wildfires, air quality may reach very unhealthy to hazardous levels. when air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the following agencies: washington department of ecology spokane regional clean air agency an air quality alert continues for spokane, ferry, lincoln, okanogan, pend oreille, and stevens counties, effective immediately through wednesday, july 22nd at 9 am, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels are expected to range in the unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy categories. in eastern okanogan county near active wildfires, air quality may reach very unhealthy to hazardous levels. when air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Ferry, WA; Grant, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the following agencies: washington department of ecology spokane regional clean air agency an air quality alert has been issued for spokane, ferry, lincoln, okanogan, grant, pend oreille, and stevens counties, effective immediately through wednesday, july 22nd at 9 am, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels are expected to range in the unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy categories. in eastern okanogan county near active wildfires, air quality may reach very unhealthy to hazardous levels. when air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 11:59AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Ferry, WA; Lincoln, WA; Okanogan, WA; Pend Oreille, WA; Spokane, WA; Stevens, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the following agencies: washington department of ecology spokane regional clean air agency an air quality alert has been issued for spokane, ferry, lincoln, okanogan, pend oreille, and stevens counties, effective immediately through wednesday, july 22nd at 9 am, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels are expected to range in the unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy categories. in eastern okanogan county near active wildfires, air quality may reach very unhealthy to hazardous levels. when air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:43AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Spokane, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the following agencies: spokane regional clean air agency washington department of ecology an air quality alert has been issued for spokane, ferry, lincoln, okanogan, pend oreille, and stevens counties, effective immediately through wednesday, july 22nd at 9 am, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels are expected to range in the unhealthy for sensitive groups and unhealthy categories. in eastern okanogan county near active wildfires, air quality may reach very unhealthy to hazardous levels. when air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:23AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Event: Air Quality Alert
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Unknown
Severity: Unknown
Certainty: Unknown
Affected Area: Skagit, WA; Whatcom, WA

Wheather Alert Summary: An air quality alert has been issued by the northwest clean air agency until 9 am pdt wednesday. an air quality alert has been issued for skagit and whatcom counties, effective immediately through wednesday july 22nd at 9am due to expected wildfire smoke from canadian wildfires. particulate matter (pm2.5) levels may reach unhealthy for sensitive groups. when air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. for current air quality conditions and additional information visit www.Nwcleanairwa.Gov

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement