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Re-transmitting the message. No changes to forecast. ...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and Central Willamette Valley, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts.

* IMPACTS...Given the recent prolonged stretch of very hot and very dry conditions, lightning efficiency will be high to very high for fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of fire weather zone 616 east of the I-5 corridor...All of fire weather zone 617...Much of fire weather zones 623 and 624...All of fire weather zone 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 50 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * 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 Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong, gusty winds and critically dry humidities will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...The southeastern portion of Zone 622 which includes the Rogue Valley and the Salt Creek Fire. * WIND...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds shift to the west to northwest around 1700 local time. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * 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 up to 98 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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 up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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 up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * 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 up to 98 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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 up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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...High temperatures around 101 to 105 with low temperatures between 67 and 70 degrees. * WHERE...The valleys within Jackson and Josephine Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and warm overnight lows may affect anyone without adequate hydration or access to cooling facilities.

At 521 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Williams, or 13 miles south of Grants Pass. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Gusty outflow winds in excess of 40 mph. These outflow winds are traveling northward and may travel several miles away from the thunderstorm itself. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grants Pass, Rogue River, Gold Hill, Cathedral Hills Trails, Schroeder Park, Griffin Park, Valley Of The Rogue State Park, Tom Pearce Park, Applegate, Redwood, Whitehorse Park, Williams, Harbeck-Fruitdale, Provolt, Wilderville, and Murphy.

...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread.

...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern Willamette Valley, Fire Weather Zone 687 Central Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread.

...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and Central Willamette Valley, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * 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 up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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 up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * 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 up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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.

...THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE CHANCES OF RED FLAG CONDITIONS LATER TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions can create new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible.

...THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE CHANCES OF RED FLAG CONDITIONS LATER TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades, 611 Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District, 639 East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades and 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms are possible.