A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Fire Weather Zone 700 in Central Oregon, effective from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT on Saturday. The warning is due to a combination of high winds and low relative humidity, which can lead to the rapid spread of fires.
The National Weather Service notes that any fire that develops will spread quickly due to the dry conditions. Agricultural operations and outdoor recreators are advised to avoid outdoor burning and secure all vehicle tow chains to prevent accidental sparks.
Dry, sunny conditions are expected to continue through the remainder of the weekend and into next week.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.