Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT RM 73.8 NEAR EMERALD, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2852222, -120.0919944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 10:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 10:38 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 7:30 AM

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .Breezy diurnally driven westerly winds coupled with low relative humidity is expected to continue through the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon each afternoon and evening through Saturday. Relative humidity will be above critical thresholds overnight. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:57PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Lincoln, Spokane, and Whitman Counties, effective immediately through Sunday July 19th at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels currently range from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Hazardous and are expected to remain elevated. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 2:34PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Lincoln, Spokane, and Whitman Counties, effective immediately through Sunday July 19th at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels currently range from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Hazardous and are expected to remain elevated. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 2:19PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Lincoln, Spokane, and Whitman Counties, effective immediately through Sunday July 19th at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels currently range from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Hazardous and are expected to remain elevated. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.