Red Flag Warning issued for today; Hot, dry, and windy conditions expected

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Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoon. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for parts of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties

MEDFORD, Ore. - Very hot and dry conditions are expected for the next couple of days. Critical conditions for wind and humidity are favorable, especially in the Modoc and Southern Lake, and Klamath County areas.

Temperatures return to more seasonal values mid to late week, with dry and at times windy conditions remaining in the afternoons. There is a low to very low chance for an isolated thunderstorm in west-central Siskiyou County, along the Cascade crest, and in northern Lake County this afternoon and evening and again Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Abnormally hot conditions under a ridge of high pressure have already created critically dry conditions east of the Cascades. As an upper-level trough begins to displace the ridge currently over the area, winds during the afternoon will become gusty. This will result in critical conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284, 285, 624

 

Red Flag Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
321 AM PDT Tue Jul 12 2022

Fire Weather Zones: OR624, CA284, CA285
Portions of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties

Including the communities of Klamath Falls, Altamont, Chiloquin, Keno, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Bonanza, Bly, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, Alturas, Likely, Canby.

Also included: Klamath Basin, Modoc National Forest, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge, and Lava Beds National Monument.

Red Flag Warning in effect from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday for strong gusty wind with low relative humidity.

Fire Weather Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening or strong gusty wind with low relative humidity in Fire Zone CA285.

IMPACTS: Strong gusty winds with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires.

WIND: Southwest 10-20 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH.

HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent.

 

Heat Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1221 AM PDT Tue Jul 12 2022

Klamath County, Lake County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County Siskiyou County

Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, Pondosa, Bray, Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel, Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Davis Creek, Likely, Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland, Crescent, Gilchrist, Adel, Lakeview, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 PM TODAY, JULY 12, 2022.

WHAT: High temperatures of 90-101 degrees expected.

WHERE: Eastern Klamath County and much of Lake County. In California, central and Eastern Siskiyou County, and much of Modoc County. This includes the communities of Summer Lake, Paisley, Lakeview, Adel, Bly, Beatty, Crescent Alturas, Tulelake, Yreka, and Mt Shasta City.

WHEN: From 11:00 PM Monday to 11:00 PM Tuesday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occour.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Overnight temperatures will be warm as well, limiting overnight relief from daytime temperatures.

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