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I’m Jake a Tv meteorologist and reporter KEPR Action News. Here I'll be posting the latest weather news and sports from Southeastern Washington.
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It’s hot but breezy out there today, with haze and warmth expected for Mabel day tomorrow. #fyp #pnw #washington #heat #labordayforecast
September 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Haze is on its way across eastern Washington but could some Sunday rain ramp the flames? #fyp #pnw #washington #smoke #heat
August 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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The haze is moving out for Labor Day as we welcome in warmth and unaltered sunshine! #fyp #laborday #sun #pnw #washington
August 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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August 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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It was bright but hazy today more haze is in store tomorrow before we head into a warm and sunny Labor Day weekend
#fyp #laborday #sun #pnw #washington
August 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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We saw a thick cloud deck move into Washington state today hit the chance for thunderstorms lingers tomorrow
#fyp #pnw #washington #thunderstorm #cloud
August 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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The extreme heat warning continues as smoke filters into our region. 🔥💨 #fyp #Washington #fire #heat #smoke
August 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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An extreme heat warning has been issued for our area with triple digits headed our way this weekend! ☀️ #fyp #heatwave #pnw #heat #fire
August 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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🚨 Extreme Heat Warning issued August 22 at 12:23PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures. * WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95 to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, and Grande Ronde Valley. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures. * WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Wallowa County. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
August 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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It’s gonna be hot this weekend with temperatures soaring into the triple digits
#fyp #wawx #heat #pnw #heatwave
August 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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🚨 Extreme Heat Watch issued August 20 at 1:59PM PDT until August 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees possible. This will pose a major to extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
August 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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🚨 Fire Weather Watch issued August 20 at 2:10PM PDT until August 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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...LOCALLY BREEZY WITH LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Locally breezy with low relative humidity Friday afternoon and evening in portions of central and north-central Oregon. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 703 Warm Springs Reservation. * TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
August 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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It’s beautiful outside right now but that’s gonna change this weekend with scorching temperatures in their way 🔥
#fyp #wawx #heatwave #heat #fire
August 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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We’ve got some clouds in store tomorrow and then A warmup next week stay tuned to follow these updates #sun #clouds #heat #warmup #wawx
August 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Hey folks we saw about a tenth of an inch of rain fall over the past 24 hours across our region with locally higher amounts. Over the next couple of days we’ll see sunshine and 90s return. #rain #wawx #cloud #sun #heat
August 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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We’ve got a rain storm headed our way with likely a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain in store. The main time of impacts will be between 4 am and noon. Models shown are from the university of Washington and the college of DuPage.
#wawx #rain #storm #atmosphericriver #model
August 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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🚨 Flash Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:21PM PDT until August 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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Significant moisture associated with a passing cold front could lead to periods of heavy rainfall, especially in and around thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. This could lead to flooding in areas surrounding burn scars associated with the 2024 and 2025 fire seasons. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rain rates of 1 inch per hour possible within thunderstorms.
August 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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These clouds may not look ominous but they forewarn a storm to come. Stay tuned as tonight I go more in depth on the chance for accumulated precipitation in the middle of August! 🤯 #wawx #storm #rain #cloud #atmosphericriver
August 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Hey folks here’s a first look at the rain we’re expecting this weekend, I’m not getting too excited about rain totals yet but we will likely see a solid band of rain come in around 9am on Saturday
#wawx #atmosphericriver #rain #drought #storm
August 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Hey folks it was dry, breezy, and even a bit hazy today across southeastern and central Washington but a bug pattern change is coming as rain is expected Friday night!

#haze #wawx #smoke #wind #fire #redflagwarning #heat
August 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Hey folks it was dry, breezy, and even a bit hazy today across southeastern and central Washington but a bug pattern change is coming as rain is expected Friday night!

#haze #wawx #smoke #wind #fire #redflagwarning #heat
August 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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I was in ellensburg earlier today where winds were unusually light, the heatwave we’ve experienced the past couple of days has also kept winds down through the Kittitas valley.

Winds are expected to return in force by Wednesday along with a significant cooldown

#wawx #heat #wind #weather #heatwave
August 12, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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It was a scorcher today with temps rising to 98 degrees in the tri cities, tomorrow will be even warmer at 101!
#wawx #pnw #heatwave #heat #sun #wx #weather #pasco #kennewick #richland
August 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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It’s gonna be a scorcher tomorrow so be sure to drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun if possible. #wawx #heatwave #heat #sun #pnw
August 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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🚨 Extreme Heat Warning issued August 10 at 1:11PM PDT until August 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 103 degrees expected, with the hottest conditions Monday and Tuesday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 102 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness, especially on Monday. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
August 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM