MEDFORD, Ore. - While cloud cover and showers along and near the Cascades this morning will limit the potential for thunderstorm development in that area for much of the afternoon, areas west and east of that cloud cover are likely to see thunderstorms develop this afternoon.

MEDFORD, Ore. - Isolated and scattered thunderstorms are expected again today. Abundant lightning on critically dry fuels will likely result in new fire starts and a Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the area. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for a larger portion of the area for Tuesday when additional thunderstorm activity is possible.