...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...High temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees expected.
* WHERE...In California, the valleys of western and central
Siskiyou County. In Oregon, far eastern Curry County and
portions of Josephine and Jackson Counties. This includes the
Illinois, Applegate, Rogue, Shasta and Klamath River Valley and
the communities of Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Ruch,
Yreka, Happy Camp, Shady Cove and Ashland.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be warm as well
during this time period, and may limit relief from the daytime
heat. Cloud cover from anticipated showers/thunderstorms may limit
how warm temperatures get during the day and how cool they get
during the overnight hours. Temperatures will lower by a few
degrees Thursday, but will still be hot.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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...Abundant Lightning On Dry Fuels Expected Wednesday...
.Instability increases Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms
possible in areas. Thunderstorms are expected to start dry, and
progressively become wetter. 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.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 280...281...284...617...621...622 AND 623...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* Impacts: Lightning and 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.
* Affected area:
In Northern CA Fire Zones...280...281...284. This includes northern
portions of Siskiyou county.
In Southwest OR Fire Zones...617...621...622...623. This includes
extreme southeast Josephine county, southern and eastern Jackson
counties, and far eastern Douglas county.
* Wind: Variable and gusty near thunderstorms.
* Thunderstorms: Possible scattered in coverage with abundant
lightning.
* View the hazard area in detail at:
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
If you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the time to
do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials
you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during
the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit
weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in
your area.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
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