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.
Read MoreMEDFORD, 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.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - Gusty winds with low RH are expected Saturday and Sunday. An upper-level trough will approach the region Saturday and then pass to our north on Sunday. This will produce increased winds Saturday and Sunday afternoons, that when combined with very low relative humidities, will likely result in critical fire weather conditions in portions of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties.
Read MoreVery dry and unstable conditions can support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic.
Read MoreA drier air mass combined with gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the Modoc today. These conditions are likely Thursday afternoon and evening across the Modoc, Fremont-Winema National Forest, and portions of Klamath National Forest.
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