Jackson County, OR
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 07/22 11:00 AM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Affected Area
Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades and along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, including Fire Weather Zones 617...622...623...624 and 625.
Thunderstorms
Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores.
Outflow Winds
Isolated gusts up to 45 mph.
Detailed Url
View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Umpqua National Forest
- Eastern Rogue Valley
- Southern Oregon Cascades
- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties
In effect from Monday 07/20 3:16 PM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 2:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday.
Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
* Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Areas Impacted
- Jackson, OR
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Wildfire Smoke Impacts
Created by the NWS Medford WFO
Wildfires in northwest Jackson County and in central Oregon will continue to bring smoke and decreased air quality to portions of southwest Oregon and Northern California through at least Wednesday afternoon. Smoke is mainly expected in northern Jackson County. Periods of smoke are also possible in the rest of Jackson, eastern Douglas, Klamath, Lake and at times, into Josephine, Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Monitor air quality conditions at fire.airnow.gov and avoid going outdoors during periods of lowered air quality.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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