High East winds are blowing in smoke from wildfires in Cascade Mountain Range. The current weather pattern has pushed the smokey conditions from the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon and even Washington into our coastal areas. We ask that you do not contact 911 regarding the smokey conditions unless you are calling to report an actual fire. Our Dispatch Centers need to be available for emergency calls. However, if you would like to monitor or see where current fires are located across Oregon and the region you can find that information and air quality information at the links below. This is "live" information and can be checked at anytime.
National "live" Fire Database: InciWeb - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Oregon Smoke Information: Oregon Smoke Blog - http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
Current Weather Conditions: National Weather Service - https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.6419&lon=-123.8676#.X1bwdFVKipq
County Emergency Management - Current Conditions - https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/emergencymanagement/page/current-conditions-alerts-and-warnings
When to Call 911 and Public Safety Non-Emergency Numbers - - https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/emergency_management/page/4631/when_to_call_911_-_lincoln_county.pdf
State of Oregon and Lincoln County Fire Evacuation Levels - Definitions: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/emergency_management/page/4631/ready_set_go_evacuation_levels_-_lincoln_county.pdf
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s expected, hottest Tuesday. Lows tonight mostly in the 60s, though there may be cool spots in locations protected from gusty northeast winds. * WHERE...Central Oregon Coast and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur. * FIRE CONCERNS...Hot and dry conditions combined with gusty northeast winds will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Use extreme caution with potential ignition sources.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 601... 612 AND 664... * Affected Area... In Oregon... - Fire Weather Zone 601 North Oregon Coast, and - Fire Weather Zone 612 Central Oregon Coast. * Winds...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Gusts as high as 60 mph across exposed ridges and capes, mainly north of Newport. Strongest winds expected Monday night into Tuesday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recoveries. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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