Red Flag Warning

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 35 MPH...

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

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph. Winds will be strongest through this afternoon.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity values will be lowest this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon. Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected with maximum relative humidity values ranging between 35-45%.

* 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.