Klamath County, OR
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 07/22 11:00 AM PDT – Wednesday 07/22 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape...
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.
Timing
From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Thunderstorms
Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday.
Outflow Winds
Gusts from 25-35 mph
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas Impacted
- Southern Blue Mountains
- Central Mountains of Oregon
- Southern Deschutes National Forest
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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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
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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