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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
830 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

IDZ006>008-230600-
/O.CON.KMSO.FA.A.0007.000000T0000Z-230823T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Clearwater Mountains-Orofino/Grangeville Region-Lower
Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region-
830 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following areas,
  Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Orofino/Grangeville Region
  and Southern Clearwater Mountains.

This includes the following Specific Areas...
Grangeville, Highway 95 from Riggins to Whitebird, Riggins, Shepp
Ranch near the Salmon River, Indian Creek near the Salmon River,
Mackay Bar near the Salmon River, China Bar, Highway 95 north of
Riggins and Williams Creek Fire Burn Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and thunderstorms will continue this evening. Flood
    prone areas remain at risk for flood impacts through 1100 PM
    PDT.
  - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

AL

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
234 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

...Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will continue through the
overnight period...

ORZ049-050-502-503-505-506-230600-
/O.EXT.KPDT.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-230823T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-John Day Basin-Ochoco-John Day
Highlands-
Including the cities of Brothers, North Powder, Prairie City, La
Grande, Union, Tollgate, Enterprise, Spray, Joseph, Elgin, Ukiah,
Monument, Meacham, Long Creek, Seneca, Dayville, Cove, Mitchell,
Wallowa, John Day, and Paulina
234 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through this
  evening may cause localized flooding across the watch area.

* WHERE...Portions of central Oregon and northeast Oregon, including
  the following areas, in central Oregon, John Day Basin and
  Ochoco-John Day Highlands. In northeast Oregon, Grande Ronde
  Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains
  of Oregon and Wallowa County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain is expected, with locally
  higher amounts, especially in Wallowa County.

The excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as burn scars and
areas of steep terrain. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and
urban areas.

Mainstem river flooding is not expected at this time.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall amounts up to a half inch are possible, with amounts
    up to and over an inch and half possible under stronger
    storms or heavy, training showers.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

PDT

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Spokane WA
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

IDC057-061-069-079-WAC003-023-230600-
/O.CON.KOTX.FA.A.0012.000000T0000Z-230823T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Latah-Lewis-Nez Perce-Shoshone-Asotin-Garfield-
Including the cities of Moscow, Deary, Genesee, Juliaetta,
Kendrick, Potlatch, Craigmont, Kamiah, Mohler, Nezperce,
Winchester, Lewiston, Culdesac, Gifford, Lapwai, Peck, Cataldo,
Kellogg, Kingston, Murray, Osburn, Pinehurst, Prichard, Calder,
Mullan, Smelterville, Wallace, Clarkston, Clarkston Heights,
Anatone, Asotin, Dodge, Mayview, Peola, and Pomeroy
217 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Idaho, including the following counties,
  Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone. Portions of Southeast
  Washington, including the following counties, Asotin and Garfield.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
  Debris flows are possible in steep terrain and near burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - High levels of atmospheric moisture associated with the
    remnants of Hurricane Hilary are forecast to impact the
    central and lower ID Panhandle and extreme southeast
    Washington. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are
    possible through Tuesday, with enhanced rainfall rates due to
    embedded thunderstorms.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Butler


Air Quality Alert


WAC003-007-017-019-023-043-047-051-063-065-075-231900-
Asotin-Chelan-Douglas-Ferry-Garfield-Lincoln-Okanogan-Pend Oreille-
Spokane-Stevens-Whitman-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee,
Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Plain,
East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville, Douglas, Republic,
Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Pomeroy, Davenport,
Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan, Sprague, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket,
Brewster, Oroville, Mazama, Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, Conconully,
Newport, Metaline Falls, Ione, Cusick, Diamond Lake, Spokane,
Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford, Liberty Lake,
Deer Park, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale, Northport,
Pullman, Colfax, Oakesdale, Rosalia, La Crosse, and Uniontown
344 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023

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

Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

The current Air Quality Alert for Central and Eastern Washington
remains in effect through noon Wednesday August 23rd due to current
and expected smoke impacts.

Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is unhealthy
for sensitive groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. When air quality is unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous
outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Burning restrictions are in effect.

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