NWS Issues fire warnings for Monday & Tuesday
/Red Flag Warning, Monday / Fire Weather Watch, Tuesday
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The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday evening into early Tuesday morning as well as a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening for abundant lightning expected on dry fuels.
Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible.
The affected areas include Fire Weather Zones 632, 624, & 625, including portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the communities of Chemult, Fort Rock, Silver Lake, Sprague River, Chiloquin, Bly, and Bonanza.
Area thunderstorms will start initially dry, becoming more wet heading into the night. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue into Tuesday morning.
Winds will be gusty and variable near thunderstorms.
Precautionary and Preparedness Actions
Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know you are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.
A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote the rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.
If you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.
Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
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