Ingalls Weather

☀️ Heat waves are a major stressor on the electrical grid. The one we’re expecting isn’t extreme, but even if it was there will be plenty of generation in California to make up for it.

Maps using WeatherMesh-6, which is my company’s new model.

🌪️ I was able to pick up a dust devil this afternoon on my new weather page! The wind wasn’t super strong (13 mph) but the increase aligns perfectly with the pressure drop.

Dust devils very small are low pressure systems that spin up thanks to strong sunshine heating the ground. It was cool to record in this level of detail.

🚲 Got in a 20 km ride this morning and was able to catch glimpses of Rainier, Adams, and Hood! It was chilly (44°F / 7°C) but a good ride.

🌋 Some more excellent shots from Kylar Sorensen last night! We’re looking at Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. Check out that shadow behind Rainier!

🌋 I love this closeup shot of Mount Rainier bathed in alpenglow last night. Thank you to Kylar Sorensen for sharing!

🏠 Alisha got photographic evidence of me kind of conquering my fear of heights to put up my new weather station.

🔥 First family fire of the summer!

☀️ New weather station, who dis

HIGHWAY 730 FIRE FINAL UPDATE – JUNE 10, 2026

This will be the final update regarding the Highway 730 Fire that was dispatched at approximately 3:55 p.m. on June 9, 2026.

Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District crews have remained on scene through the evening of Wednesday, June 10th conducting mop-up operations, extinguishing hot spots, and securing the fire area.

Preliminary damage assessments indicate the following losses:
• 4 vehicles destroyed
• 1 motorcycle destroyed
• 15 boats with trailers destroyed
• 1 camp trailer destroyed
• 2 utility trailers destroyed
• 5 outbuildings destroyed
• 1 residence destroyed

The fire burned just under six acres.

Firefighters faced several challenges throughout the incident including limited access, wind conditions, and downed power lines. Once crews are released from the scene, the incident area will continue to be patrolled on a scheduled basis.

This incident was a tremendous cooperative effort involving numerous agencies working together to protect life and property. Umatilla Fire would like to extend a special thank you to:
• Umatilla County Fire District #1
• Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District
• Boardman Fire Rescue District
• Echo Fire Department
• Pendleton Fire Department
• Oregon Department of Transportation
• Umatilla Electric Cooperative
• Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
• Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The investigation is being conducted jointly by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District.

We appreciate the patience and support from the community during this incident.