Today and Tomorrow:
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Thunderstorms: The upper-level trough bringing southwest flow and mid-level moisture is still around, causing numerous thunderstorms over the last day. Expect more thunderstorms today and into tomorrow morning.
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Winds: Elevated winds, especially through the Columbia River Gorge, but nothing too extreme.
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Temperatures: Overnight lows in the low to mid and upper 60s. Tomorrow highs will be in the low to mid and upper 90s.
Alerts:
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RED FLAG WARNING: Issued for the Wallowa District and Northern Blues of OR & WA through Tuesday afternoon due to abundant lightning. Thunderstorms could be isolated but potentially severe, with a 20% chance of becoming severe.
Midweek:
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Winds: The upper-level low will move northeast, causing surface gradients to increase across the Cascades. Winds in the Gorge might hit 20 mph or more, but will decrease to below 15 mph as the trough broadens.
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Precipitation: Dry weather expected with no more thunderstorms after Tuesday.