Freeze Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
200 AM PDT Sat Aug 29 2026

ORZ050-292300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.FZ.A.0002.260830T0800Z-260830T1600Z/
Wallowa County-
Including the cities of Wallowa, Joseph, and Enterprise
200 AM PDT Sat Aug 29 2026

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
FOR WALLOWA VALLEY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible in
  Wallowa Valley.

* WHERE...Wallowa County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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PDT

Air Quality Alert

ORC013-031-065-291900-
Crook-Jefferson-Wasco-
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras,
Warm Springs, Culver, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko, and Tygh Valley
1148 AM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Monday.

For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, 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.

For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

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WAC007-017-047-291900-
Chelan-Douglas-Okanogan-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat,
Chelan, Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville,
Douglas, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama,
Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, and Conconully
1110 AM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, and
Okanogan Counties until further notice due to current and expected
smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach
Unhealthy levels for areas downwind from active wildfires. Be sure to
check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities.

When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air.


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