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* WHAT...Temperatures 94 to 97 expected. Overnight lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Upper Hood River Valley, Central Oregon Coast Range, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday with highs of 85 to 90.

* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 105 will be around 20 degrees above normal. * WHERE...In California, Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Jackson County, and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes the lower Klamath, Rogue, Illinois, Umpqua, upper Coquille, and Camas valleys. This includes the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Roseburg, Agness, and Powers. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Succor Creek Campground to near Kuna to near Cinder Cone Butte. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Meridian around 620 PM MDT. Eagle, Garden City, Star, and Wilder around 630 PM MDT. Middleton, Notus, Sand Hollow, and Danskin Peak around 640 PM MDT. Firebird Speedway and Bogus Basin Ski Area around 650 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity could lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, most of Fire Weather Zone (FWZ) 285 including the Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, southeast portion of FWZ 624 and much of FWZ 625. This includes the eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest and areas south of Silver Lake. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Winds become west late in the afternoon. * HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ TODAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637... .The much-anticipated afternoon round of thunderstorms is developing and storms will continue to move northeast. Scattered lightning and wind gusts to 60 mph are expected. In addition, strong winds and low RH has developed across southern Burns and Vale BLM this afternoon. No changes were made to the warning this afternoon. Storms may continue past midnight across the northern part of the area, generally from Baker Valley east through the Payette and Northern Boise NF, and although unlikely, the warning may need to be extended in that area. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...Until midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ TODAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637... .The much-anticipated afternoon round of thunderstorms is developing and storms will continue to move northeast. Scattered lightning and wind gusts to 60 mph are expected. In addition, strong winds and low RH has developed across southern Burns and Vale BLM this afternoon. No changes were made to the warning this afternoon. Storms may continue past midnight across the northern part of the area, generally from Baker Valley east through the Payette and Northern Boise NF, and although unlikely, the warning may need to be extended in that area. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ TODAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637 .Thunderstorms are already well underway, and more are expected today into tonight. This first round will continue to progress to the northeast into the early afternoon. A second round will develop this afternoon and then also move northeast through most of the area. Scattered lightning and wind gusts to 60 mph are expected. In addition, strong winds and low RH will develop across southern Burns and Vale BLM this afternoon. No changes were made to the warning this morning. Storms may continue past midnight across the northern part of the area, generally from Baker Valley east through the Payette and Northern Boise NF, and the warning may need to be extended in that area. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...Until midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...Until midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ TODAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637 .Thunderstorms are already well underway, and more are expected today into tonight. This first round will continue to progress to the northeast into the early afternoon. A second round will develop this afternoon and then also move northeast through most of the area. Scattered lightning and wind gusts to 60 mph are expected. In addition, strong winds and low RH will develop across southern Burns and Vale BLM this afternoon. No changes were made to the warning this morning. Storms may continue past midnight across the northern part of the area, generally from Baker Valley east through the Payette and Northern Boise NF, and the warning may need to be extended in that area. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity could lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, most of Fire Weather Zone (FWZ) 285 including the Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, southeast portion of FWZ 624 and much of FWZ 625. This includes the eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest and areas south of Silver Lake. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Winds become west late in the afternoon. * HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, most of Fire Weather Zone (FWZ) 285 including the Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, southeast portion of FWZ 624 and much of FWZ 625. This includes the eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest and areas south of Silver Lake. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Winds become west late in the afternoon. * HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ MONDAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637 .An upper level system will bring two main rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the area Monday morning through Monday night. The first will develop with showers and isolated thunderstorms late tonight across eastern Oregon and move into SW Idaho Monday morning. The showers will progressively intensify and develop into scattered thunderstorms late Monday morning and this first area will move through and out of the Idaho districts through mid- afternoon. A second round will develop Monday afternoon and move across much of the area through Monday evening. After midnight, storms may continue across the far north, generally from Baker Valley east into the Payette and Northern Boise NF. Gusts to 60 mph are possible, especially with the second round. In addition, winds are low RH will be close to criteria in southeast Oregon Monday afternoon, and this contributes to the warning. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ Monday to midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ Monday night. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ Monday to midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ Monday night.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ MONDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ MONDAY FOR LIGHTNING AND WINDS/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637 .An upper level system will bring two main rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the area Monday morning through Monday night. The first will develop with showers and isolated thunderstorms late tonight across eastern Oregon and move into SW Idaho Monday morning. The showers will progressively intensify and develop into scattered thunderstorms late Monday morning and this first area will move through and out of the Idaho districts through mid- afternoon. A second round will develop Monday afternoon and move across much of the area through Monday evening. After midnight, storms may continue across the far north, generally from Baker Valley east into the Payette and Northern Boise NF. Gusts to 60 mph are possible, especially with the second round. In addition, winds are low RH will be close to criteria in southeast Oregon Monday afternoon, and this contributes to the warning. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Monday. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts 40-60 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM MDT /8 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Monday.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING INTO MONDAY EVENING FOR A COMBINATION OF LIGHTNING AND WIND/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... .An upper level system will bring two rounds of showers and thunderstorms with the potential for scattered lightning to the region from Monday morning through Monday evening. Isolated storms will also be seen this afternoon/evening (before the watch takes effect) south of the Snake River in Idaho and in SE Oregon. All these storms will have gusts potential to 50 mph. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING INTO MONDAY EVENING FOR A COMBINATION OF LIGHTNING AND WIND/RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND 646... .An upper level system will bring two rounds of showers and thunderstorms with the potential for scattered lightning to the region from Monday morning through Monday evening. Isolated storms will also be seen this afternoon/evening (before the watch takes effect) south of the Snake River in Idaho and in SE Oregon. All these storms will have gusts potential to 50 mph. * Thunderstorms...Scattered storms likely. * Outflow Winds...50 mph. * Timing...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, most of Fire Weather Zone (FWZ) 285 including the Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, southeast portion of FWZ 624 and much of FWZ 625. This includes the eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest and areas south of Silver Lake. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Winds become west late in the afternoon. * HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.