Dangerous fire weather possible this weekend for Washington, Oregon
Dangerous fire weather possible this weekend for Washington, Oregon
In addition to the heat risk, dangerous fire weather is possible this weekend for coastal Oregon and Washington, with expansive Fire Weather Warnings issued. The fire threat will be driven by anomalously strong winds coming down the crest of the Cascades. Wind gusts of 50-70 mph will be possible in the higher elevations and up to 40 mph at lower elevations.