Lower Columbia Basin under a fire weather watch Saturday - increased fire danger

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A fire weather watch was released by the NWS Pendleton OR on Friday at 12:43 a.m. valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin.

Winds are expected to be west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 12%.

"Low Relative Humidity and Windy conditions will create critical fire weather conditions across the Yakima Valley the Columbia Basin of Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, and the Mountains of Central Oregon," according to the NWS. "Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended."

This watch is in effect until Saturday at 11 p.m.

According to the NWS, a fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 12:46 AM.