RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620, 621, 622, AND 623
- IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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AFFECTED AREA: In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620, 621, 622, and 623, including Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Eagle Point, Shady Cove, and the Siskiyous and southern Oregon Cascades.
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WIND: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoons, becoming east to northeast overnight.
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HUMIDITY: Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent, with poor recoveries as low as 20 percent.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,Critical fire weather conditions will be more prevalent in low-lying areas in the afternoons and evenings due to elevated breezes and minimum RHs. Overnight and into early morning hours, area peaks and ridgelines will have critical conditions due to easterly flow and poor recoveries. Increasingly unstable conditions are expected Wednesday, which could further increase fire activity.
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DETAILED URL: View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620, 621, 622, AND 623... * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620, 621, 622, and 623, including Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Eagle Point, Shady Cove, and the Siskiyous and southern Oregon Cascades. * WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoons, becoming east to northeast overnight. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent, with poor recoveries as low as 20 percent. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Critical fire weather conditions will be more prevalent in low-lying areas in the afternoons and evenings due to elevated breezes and minimum RHs. Overnight and into early morning hours, area peaks and ridgelines will have critical conditions due to easterly flow and poor recoveries. Increasingly unstable conditions are expected Wednesday, which could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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WHAT: Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
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WHERE: In California, Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County.
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WHEN: From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
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IMPACTS: Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate or major risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...In California, Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate or major risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
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