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

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 11:00AM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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. 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 15 at 12:10PM PDT until July 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL LEAD TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .An upper weather system moving across the region this afternoon through Thursday morning will lead to the development of thunderstorms starting in Central Oregon, with activity moving north into the central WA Cascades tonight. Thunderstorms will be capable of frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and gusty outflow winds. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Rain amounts will range from 0.05 to 0.15 inches, with stronger storms capable of producing 0.25 inches or more. * OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph, locally higher.

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 15 at 11:00AM PDT until July 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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. 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.