Forecast and Conditions for Yakima, Washington

Updated: 7:40 PM PDT on July 05, 2009
Observed at Terrace Heights, Yakima, Washington
Temperature 85.6 °F
Humidity 8%
Dew Point 18 °F
Wind South at 0.0 mph
Pressure 28.67 in (Rising)
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 10000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 97 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 54 °F
Normal high 85 °F
Normal low 50 °F
Record high 107 °F (1975)
Record low 38 °F (1986)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 11
Sunrise05:14 AM (PDT)
Sunset08:57 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise08:12 PM (PDT)
Moon Set03:24 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 3:41 PM PDT on July 5, 2009


... Red flag warning remains in effect until 11 am PDT Monday for a
combination of winds and low relative humidities this evening followed
by thunderstorms producing abundant lightning tonight...

A red flag warning remains in effect until 11 am PDT Monday.

A cold front will cross the Oregon Cascades this evening and
continue moving northeast across the lower Columbia Basin through
the overnight hours into Monday morning. Winds ahead of the front
will increase this evening to around 10 to 20 mph. The winds in
combination with relative humidities ranging from 8 to 15 percent
will result in critical fire weather conditions.

Scattered thunderstorms will develop tonight with periods of
enhanced lightning activity across the lower elevation
Grasslands. Rainfall amounts are expected to be relatively light.

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 and low relative humidity will create explosive fire
growth potential. For additional weather information... check our
web site at www.Weather.Gov/Pendleton.





Volcanic Activity Statement DTG: 20090705/2303Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: ST. HELENS 1201-05
PSN: N4611 W12210

AREA: US-WASHINGTON

SUMMIT ELEV: 8363 FT (2549 M)

ADVISORY NR: 2009/001

INFO SOURCE: GOES-11. VOLCANO WEB CAMERA. PILOT
REPORT.

ERUPTION DETAILS: NO ERUPTION... RESUSPENDED ASH

OBS VA DTG: 05/2230Z

OBS VA CLD:

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 06/0430Z

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 06/1030Z

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 06/1630Z

RMK: AT 2215Z A PILOT REPORTED ASH DRIFTING NE
FROM MSH. WEB CAM SUGGESTS THIS IS RESUSPENDED
ASH DUE TO STRONG WINDS. NO ERUPTION IS
OCCURRING. ... BIRCH
Forecast as of 3:00 PM PDT on July 5, 2009

Tonight
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Lows 57 to 63. West wind 10 to 20 mph and gusty. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Not as warm. Highs 79 to 84. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph shifting to the west 5 to 10 mph late in the morning...then shifting to the southwest 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows 49 to 54. West wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph overnight.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs 78 to 83. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 53. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs 73 to 80.
Wednesday Night through Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 57. Highs 77 to 83.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs 84 to 89.
Friday Night through Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 60. Highs 85 to 91.
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