...BREEZY WINDS WITH LOW RH VALUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
.An approaching system will result in breezy winds Tuesday and
Wednesday as hot and dry conditions persist. Main concerns
Tuesday are focused across Central Oregon, extending into Central
Washington Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 698
Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon, 703
Warm Springs Reservation, 704 Northern Deschutes National
Forest and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.
* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...Temperatures of 93 to 98 degrees.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower
Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum
Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 101
degrees.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the
Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight conditions will begin to cool on
Tuesday night into Wednesday.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 103
degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of
the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Extreme heat will significantly increase the
risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population,
especially those who are heat sensitive and those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 102
degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk
of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of
the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon.
In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103.
* WHERE...In Idaho, Lower Treasure Valley and Upper Treasure Valley.
In Oregon, Malheur County.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially
for the young, elderly, and animals.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103.
* WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially
for the young, elderly, and animals.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows in the 70s will limit recovery.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire Weather
Zone 622, including Medford, White City, Gold Hill,
Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire Weather
Zone 620, portions of the Rogue and Illinois valleys,
including Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, Murphy and
Provolt.
* WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent today, 14 to 18 percent on
Wednesday.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Fremont Winema National Forest in Fire
Weather Zone 624, including from Klamath Falls to Chemult
over to Lakeview.
* WIND...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent today, 12 to 18 percent on Wednesday.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Fremont Winema National Forest in Fire
Weather Zone 624, including from Klamath Falls to Chemult
over to Lakeview.
* WIND...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent today, 12 to 18 percent on Wednesday.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire Weather
Zone 622, including Medford, White City, Gold Hill,
Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire Weather
Zone 620, portions of the Rogue and Illinois valleys,
including Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, Murphy and
Provolt.
* WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent today, 14 to 18 percent on
Wednesday.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an
Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING.
An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of
ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times
through 8 PM PDT this evening.
Pollutants can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and
lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit
outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please
follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.orcaa.org
www.swcleanair.gov
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
www.lrapa.org
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103 expected.
* WHERE...Lower Treasure Valley Zones, and Malheur County.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially
for the young, elderly, and animals.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures of 100 to near 110 degrees
with very warm overnight temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of eastern Curry County, Josephine and Jackson
Counties. This includes the communities of Agness, Grants Pass,
Cave Junction, Williams, Ruch, Rogue River, Gold Hill, White City,
Shady Cove, Medford, Jacksonville, Talent and Ashland.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat. Warm overnight temperatures will provide little
relief from hot daytime temperatures.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees with warm overnight
temperatures of 50 to 60 degrees.
* WHERE...The Klamath Basin from Modoc Point southward into Modoc
and eastern Siskiyou Counties. This includes the communities of
Klamath Falls, Alturas, Tennant, Bray, Tulelake, Canby and
Tionesta.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Unusually hot temperatures will increase risk for heat
illnesses. Warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief
from daytime temperatures.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures near 100 to 105 degrees with very warm
overnight temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of the Umpqua Basin in central Douglas County.
This includes the communities of Camas Valley, Elkton, Drain,
Sutherlin, Roseburg, Glendale, Riddle and Canyonville.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Unusually hot temperatures will increase risk for heat
illnesses. Warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief
from daytime temperatures.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622...
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire Weather
Zone 622, including Medford, White City, Gold Hill,
Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire Weather
Zone 620, portions of the Rogue and Illinois valleys,
including Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, Murphy and
Provolt.
* WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 624...
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
lowrelative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Fremont Winema National Forest in Fire
Weather Zone 624, including from Klamath Falls to Chemult
over to Lakeview.
* WIND...Southwest 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent.
* DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 624...
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
lowrelative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...The Fremont Winema National Forest in Fire
Weather Zone 624, including from Klamath Falls to Chemult
over to Lakeview.
* WIND...Southwest 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...9 to 15 percent.
* DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622...
* IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically
low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of
new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire
season.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire Weather
Zone 622, including Medford, White City, Gold Hill,
Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire Weather
Zone 620, portions of the Rogue and Illinois valleys,
including Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, Murphy and
Provolt.
* WIND...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
