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Peterson Wildfire

Possible damage: Fire

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High significance Active Klickitat, WA · Last updated · source: NASA EONET

This is a high-significance wildfires event affecting Klickitat, Washington, tracked from official feeds (NASA EONET). We update this page as the situation develops.

Type
Wildfires
Official size
1,000 acres
Cause
Human
Began
Status
Ongoing

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Latest updates

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  1. Forecast discussion NWS PDT

    Area Forecast Discussion

    Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible tomorrow through midweek with otherwise dry conditions and light winds.

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    000 FXUS66 KPDT 140524 AFDPDT

    Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1024 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026

    .Updated Aviation Discussion.

    .KEY MESSAGES... - Chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms tomorrow through midweek. Some dynamics a bit uncertain with models struggling with the offshore low.

    - Climatologically normal dryness through the region with light to slightly elevated winds through the week.

    &&

    .DISCUSSION... Satellite shows a trail of mid to upper level clouds over the Eastern Mountains with light returns on radar. Conditions will continue to clear out overnight with the absence of a lifting mechanism to streamline precipitation through the early morning hours. Through the next few days, guidance is having trouble (namely the ECMWF vs GFS vs GEPS ensemble members) how the low pressure system will behave through its life-cycle, giving less confidence with the forecast this week. The European model solutions like to be more aggressive with pushing the low pressure system on-shore, bringing wetter and cooler conditions. The GFS, on the other hand, brings the opposite solution of keeping the low mostly off-shore and not allow the forcing mechanis…

    Read the full discussion at NWS PDT ↗

  2. News KOIN.com

    Crawford Oaks Fire: Evacs downgraded to Level 1; SR 14 reopens in Klickitat County

    Read the full article at KOIN.com ↗

  3. News Yahoo

    ‘Don’t want to lose my home’: Fire in Lyle, WA prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations

    Read the full article at Yahoo ↗

  4. News Tri-City Herald

    Why is it so smoky in Tri-Cities today?

    Read the full article at Tri-City Herald ↗

Show 2 earlier updates
  1. Yahoo News

    Evacuations rescinded for Alderdale Fire in Klickitat County, WA

  2. Nonstop Local News News

    Governor Ferguson launches Economic Development Council represented by leaders of major companies

Updates are captured automatically from official and news sources, and may lag the live source. For the very latest, see NASA EONET ↗.

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