NOAA Current Watches-OR

..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... ...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY... .A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong, gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... ...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY... .A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong, gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...the coast ranges of Fire Weather Zones 618 and 619. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Recovery only 20 to 30 percent. * DETAILE DURL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory.. until 11 AM PDT Friday. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts around 30 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values around 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM and 637 Vale BLM. * Timing...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 85.

Temperatures are rising above freezing across the Grande Ronde Valley. Therefore the freeze warning will end at 9 AM.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280. In Oregon, fire weather zones 618, 619, 620, 621, 622 and 623. This includes portions of the Western Klamath National Forest, Southern Oregon Coast, Western Siskiyou National Forest, and the Illinois Valley. It also includes the Siskiyou Mountains, portions of the Rogue River National Forest in the Eastern Rogue Valley region and the Winema National Forest of westernmost Klamath County nearest the Southern Oregon Cascades. * WIND...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph easing to 10 to 20 mph this afternoon. * HUMIDITY...Recoveries of only 20 to 35 percent this morning. Single digits to upper teens this afternoon. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 621, 622 and 623. This includes the Siskiyou Mountains, portions of the Rogue River National Forest in the Eastern Rogue Valley region and the Winema National Forest of westernmost Klamath County nearest the Southern Oregon Cascades. * WIND...Tonight into Tuesday morning, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity recoveries tonight into Tuesday morning of only 20 to 35 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280. In Oregon, fire weather zone 618, 619, and 620. This includes portions of the Western Klamath National Forest, Southern Oregon Coast, Western Siskiyou National Forest, and the Illinois Valley. Poor RH recovery and gusty northeast winds will affect ridges overnight, while all of the area will receive gusty northeast winds and low RH in the afternoons. * WIND...This afternoon 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, then increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph tonight into Tuesday morning. * HUMIDITY...Single digits to upper teens in the afternoon. Recoveries only 20 to 35 percent tonight. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to do so throughout the day. Therefore, the Freeze Warning will be allowed to expire.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280. In Oregon, fire weather zone 618, 619, and 620. This includes portions of the Western Klamath National Forest, Southern Oregon Coast, Western Siskiyou National Forest, and the Illinois Valley. Poor RH recovery and gusty northeast winds will affect ridges overnight, while all of the area will receive gusty northeast winds and low RH in the afternoons. * WIND...Through this morning, east winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. This afternoon 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, then increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph tonight into Tuesday morning. * HUMIDITY...Single digits to upper teens in the afternoon. Recoveries only 25 to 50 percent this morning and 20 to 35 percent tonight. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 621, 622 and 623. This includes the Siskiyou Mountains, portions of the Rogue River National Forest in the Eastern Rogue Valley region and the Winema National Forest of westernmost Klamath County nearest the Southern Oregon Cascades. * WIND...Tonight into Tuesday morning, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity recoveries tonight into Tuesday morning of only 20 to 35 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280. In Oregon, fire weather zone 618, 619, and 620. This includes portions of the Western Klamath National Forest, Southern Oregon Coast, Western Siskiyou National Forest, and the Illinois Valley. Poor RH recovery and gusty northeast winds will affect ridges overnight, while all of the area will receive gusty northeast winds and low RH in the afternoons. * WIND...Tonight into Monday morning, 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Monday afternoon 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, then increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Monday night into Tuesday morning. * HUMIDITY...Single digits to upper teens in the afternoon. Recoveries only 25 to 50 percent tonight and 20 to 35 percent Monday night. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight into Monday morning in cold-prone locations of the Grande Ronde Valley.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight into Monday morning in cold-prone locations of central Oregon.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...Wallowa County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight into Monday morning in cold-prone locations of Wallowa Valley.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley and Wallowa County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.