Red Flag Warning
From Sat 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm PDT
Red Flag Warning
From Sat 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm PDT
1 of 3
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
Medford - OR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
Description
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 617 AND 624......FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 617, AND 624...The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 280...617 & 624. This includes much of western Siskiyou County, eastern Douglas County, most of Klamath County and western Lake County.WIND...Northwest wind increasing to 10 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.HUMIDITY...7 to 11 percent.DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfrPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area.Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
More Information
...Hot, dry, windy and unstable conditions will persist through the weekend for inland areas...
Heat Advisory
Until Mon 9:00 pm PDT
Heat Advisory
Until Mon 9:00 pm PDT
2 of 3
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Medford - OR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County
Description
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...WHAT...High temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees with lows in the upper 50's expected over multiple days.WHERE...In California, Modoc County and eastern Siskiyou County. This includes the cities and communities of Macdoel, Tulelake, Pondosa, Bray, Tennant, Dorris Tionesta, Alturas, and Adin. In Oregon, Klamath and Lake Counties. This includes the cities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Summer Lake, Chiloquin, Malin, Keno, Sprague River, and LakeviewWHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Area rivers will be cold and can cause shock to swimmers.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Fire Weather Watch
From Sun 2:00 pm until 11:00 pm PDT
Fire Weather Watch
From Sun 2:00 pm until 11:00 pm PDT
3 of 3
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
Medford - OR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
Description
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 617 AND 624......FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 617, AND 624...The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 280...617 & 624. This includes much of western Siskiyou County, eastern Douglas County, most of Klamath County and western Lake County.WIND...Northwest wind increasing to 10 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.HUMIDITY...7 to 11 percent.DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfrPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area.Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
More Information
...Hot, dry, windy and unstable conditions will persist through the weekend for inland areas...
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