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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet / 202 meters

Nearest Address:
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2852222, -120.0919944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:56PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun July 13, 2025, 8:56 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 99 degrees. This will pose a moderate 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 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Red Flag Warning issued July 13 at 5:50PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:50 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE KITTITAS VALLEY LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON MONDAY... .Persistent dry and hot conditions will continue across the region through Monday. Widespread breezy to windy conditions through the Cascade Gaps and the lower Columbia Gorge and persistent dry conditions have led to the potential for red flag conditions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:56PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun July 13, 2025, 8:56 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 99 degrees. This will pose a moderate 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 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.

Red Flag Warning issued July 13 at 5:50PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:50 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE KITTITAS VALLEY LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON MONDAY... .Persistent dry and hot conditions will continue across the region through Monday. Widespread breezy to windy conditions through the Cascade Gaps and the lower Columbia Gorge and persistent dry conditions have led to the potential for red flag conditions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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.

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:56PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun July 13, 2025, 8:56 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 99 degrees. This will pose a moderate 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 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.