Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday

Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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Air Quality Advisory issued through at least Monday

Air Quality Advisory issued through at least Monday

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Wednesday for eastern Klamath County and central Lake County due to smoke from the Bootleg Fire in Klamath and Lake counties.

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Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday, July 8

Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday, July 8

A 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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Air Quality Advisory issued for Klamath and Lake Counties

Air Quality Advisory issued for Klamath and Lake Counties

SOUTHERN OREGON - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality expects the air quality to fluctuate in the Lakeview and Klamath Falls areas for at least the next several days, potentially longer depending on fire activity. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke in area.

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Red Flag Warning issued for Monday and Tuesday, Haines Index 6

Red Flag Warning issued for Monday and Tuesday, Haines Index 6

A Haines Index of 6 is forecast over the Cutoff Fire today and again Tuesday. Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic.

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Excessive Heat Warning issued through Thursday

Excessive Heat Warning issued through Thursday

Dangerously hot temperatures are expected. Excessive heat may persist with very little improvement into late this week. The hottest temperatures in West Side valleys are expected to range from 100 to 115 today, with a peak of 95 to 105 in East Side valleys. Overnight lows could be as warm as 75 degrees. Temperatures should very gradually lower through the week.

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Excessive Heat Watch issued for the weekend

Excessive Heat Watch issued for the weekend

Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 possible west of the Cascades and 100 east of the Cascades. Low temperatures as high as 75 degrees overnight in the valleys and mid slopes of Oregon and northern California. From Friday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

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Red Flag Warning issued Saturday for quad county area

Red Flag Warning issued Saturday for quad county area

The National Weather Service in Medford, Ore. has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT Saturday, June 5, 2021. Due in part to, gusty winds, low relative humidity. Strong and gusty winds will be west to northwest Saturday afternoon and evening behind a dry cold front. With high fire danger and low relative humidity, this will lead to the potential for the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.

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Red Flag Warning issued for Wednesday

Red Flag Warning issued for Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT Wednesday. The previously issued Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Abundant lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts.

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Fire Weather Watch issued for Klamath & Lake Counties [UPDATED]

Fire Weather Watch issued for Klamath & Lake Counties [UPDATED]

This alert has been upgraded to a RED FLAG WARNING, click here for details.

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for abundant lightning on dry fuels for Fire weather zones 624 & 625 in Klamath and Lake Counties.

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Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, May 14

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, May 14

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. Lightning and moderate to 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.

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