Red Flag Warnings and Air Quality Alert Issued for Pacific Northwest

The National Weather Service Pendleton, OR, has issued Red Flag Warnings for Kittitas/Yakima Valleys, Lower Columbia Basin, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, and Warm Springs Reservation from Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11 AM PDT to Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11 PM PDT. Breezy winds combined with very dry conditions will create elevated wildfire risk. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect.