Weather Alerts For Helix, OR

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Simcoe Highlands. WHEN Until 11 PM PDT this evening. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility as low as one mile. ISSUED AT Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pendleton OR HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Kittitas Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Simcoe Highlands Including the cities of Ellensburg, White Salmon, Thorp, Ione, Athena, Pilot Rock, Bickleton, Boardman, Pendleton, Hermiston, and Goldendale

# HEADLINE -------------------- Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Wednesday RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND WA691 # SUMMARY -------------------- .Wind and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread Today and Wednesday. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. TIMING Until 11 PM PDT this evening. WINDS West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 20 percent. IMPACTS Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. ISSUED AT Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Pendleton OR HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington

Pollen Index: 8.9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Grass and Nettle. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This decrease is due to falling temperatures and higher dew points.