"Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property," the NWS said. "Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended."
As families prepare to celebrate Independence Day with the traditional lighting of explosives, fire and weather agencies are warning of other explosive conditions: The potential for wildfires to ignite and spread fast Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Oregon Department of Forestry said fire danger would be raised to "Moderate" (blue) in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Thursday morning.
Starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, residents in the bounds of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue will again be able to conduct outdoor burning, TVF&R said in a press release.
With mid-90s temperatures in the forecast, area officials are gearing up for a spell of dangerously hot weather that will elevate wildfire risk this weekend.
Spring might be in the air, but the winter chill hasn't quite loosened its grip. The Portland office of the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, cautioning residents of the Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and the Central Coast Range of Western Oregon to brace for heavy snowfal
Spring may have sprung, but the weather didn't get the memo. The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued several notices, warning of incoming adverse weather overnight and into Saturday.
