Station Name: EAST FORK WALLOWA RIVER NEAR JOSEPH, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,597 feet

Nearest Address:
59667 Wallowa Lake Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
Wallowa County

GPS Coordinates: 45.27110278, -117.211325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 12:56PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:00 PM

...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2PM UNTIL 8PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITTITAS VALLEY (ZONE 690) - LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON (ZONE 691) - NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON (ZONE 692) - CANYON GRASSLANDS OF WALLOWA COUNTY AND SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY (ZONE 693) - GRANDE RONDE VALLEY OF OREGON (ZONE 694) - EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS (ZONE 695) - JOHN DAY VALLEY (ZONE 696) - AND CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON (ZONE 700)... .A strong cold front will pass through the Pacific and Inland Northwest on Saturday. Very warm, dry, and windy conditions will result, leading to extreme fire weather concerns and the potential for rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 697 Central Blue Mountains, 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains, 701 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, 703 Warm Springs Reservation and 704 Northern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Wind Advisory issued July 31 at 12:06PM PDT until August 2 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Boise ID

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Baker County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 12:38PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and northern Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. * Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. * Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. * If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your healthcare provider's advice. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit: https://aqi.oregon.gov For additional information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq

Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 12:39PM MDT until August 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 8:00 PM

...DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY... Critical fire weather conditions as a dry cold front moves through the region. Winds begin to rise Saturday afternoon, although mostly remain 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. At the same time, minimum RHs across the area are well below 20%, down to 10% in the high desert. Winds increase overnight as RHs begin to rise out. Winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are possible from Baker County through the Lower Treasure Valley overnight Saturday. These strong winds occur as RHs rise out of critical dryness, however active fire behavior may be observed even past the Red Flag Warnings due to the winds. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley. * TIMING...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...89 to 97 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.

Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 12:02PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and northern Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. * Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. * Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. * If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your healthcare provider's advice. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit: https://aqi.oregon.gov For additional information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq