MEDFORD, Ore. - Instability increases Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms possible. Thunderstorms are expected to start dry, and become wetter in time. In addition to the threat of new fire starts, a dry and unstable layer will support gusty and erratic outflow winds with any thunderstorms. Plume-dominated fire activity will be possible with new or existing fires due to hot, dry and unstable conditions.
Read MoreMEDFORD, 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. - Heat, instability, and increasing moisture along with multiple low pressure impulses moving through Monday are expected to bring scattered thunderstorms and abundant lightning on dry fuels to the area. Today into Monday, an approaching low pressure system will bring more abundant lightning to areas from the Marble Mountains and Siskiyous northeastward.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM this evening for areas of Southwest Oregon including Fire Weather Zone 623 (Southern Oregon County Cascades).
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - This week will be extra hot for the Klamath Basin, and it’s not just because it is July. A ridge of high pressure has settled in above the Pacific Northwest causing Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories to be issued from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Weed, California.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - Gusty afternoon and evening westerly winds combined with very dry relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in critical fire weather conditions in portions of Siskiyou and Modoc counties today.
Thursday afternoon and evening will be similarly dry, but slightly stronger winds are expected across Oregon and this is likely to result in critical fire weather conditions for portions of Klamath and Lake counties, in addition to much of Modoc and eastern Siskiyou counties.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - An upper level trough will pass to our north today. This trough will produce gusty winds this afternoon and Monday afternoon, that when combined with very low relative humidities, will likely result in critical fire weather conditions.
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 MoreMEDFORD, 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.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - Although there has been some relief from the heat overnight, it will be hot again this afternoon. Be sure to remain hydrated to beat the effects of the heat and protect yourself from the strong June sun.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - Hot temperatures of 95 to 105 in the basin during the afternoons and 85 to 95 at usually cooler mid-elevation locations. Overnight lows will also be much warmer than normal, generally in the mid-50s to lower 60s.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Freeze Warning for much of the Klamath Basin and Lake County overnight tonight through 9:00 AM Tuesday, June 14, 2022. 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.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - An upper level low will bring in relatively warm moist air to the region Friday evening. The bulk of the precipitation will fall over Northern California above roughly 4500 feet.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - The National Weather Service office in Medford has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades with up to 2 feet of snow, and a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Klamath Basin to include several inches of snow.
Read MoreMEDFORD, Ore. - The Medford office of the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and a Wind Advisory for portions of the Klamath Basin.
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