Weather Alerts For Metolius, OR

# HEADLINE -------------------- Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Wednesday RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR700 # SUMMARY -------------------- .Wind and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread Today and Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of Oregon. TIMING From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. WINDS Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 9 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 -------------------- Central Mountains of Oregon

Pollen Index: 9.8 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Grass and Cedar/Juniper. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be falling but will remain in the high range. This forecast of lower pollen concentration is based on falling temperatures, rising relative humidity and weaker winds.