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Fire Danger High, Wind Advisory Issued

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Fire danger remains high in Jefferson County as the National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Port Townsend from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The advisory states elevated winds combined with dry fuels increase fire spread potential and ignition risk. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning and take precautions to prevent accidental fires. The advisory is effective Wednesday, September 2, from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Port Townsend.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/AlertCenter.aspx

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Fire danger remains high in Jefferson County“Fire Danger Remains High; Wind Advisory Issued for Wednesday The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, for the Port Townsend area. Elevated winds combined with dry fuels can increase both fire spread potential and ignition risk.”
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The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Port Townsend“The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, for the Port Townsend area.”
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The Wind Advisory is effective from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026“The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, for the Port Townsend area.”
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The advisory states elevated winds combined with dry fuels increase fire spread potential“Elevated winds combined with dry fuels can increase both fire spread potential and ignition risk.”
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The advisory states elevated winds combined with dry fuels increase ignition risk“Elevated winds combined with dry fuels can increase both fire spread potential and ignition risk.”
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Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burningNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are advised to take precautions to prevent accidental firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The advisory is effective Wednesday, September 2“The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, for the Port Townsend area.”
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The advisory is effective from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Port Townsend“The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, for the Port Townsend area.”