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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 9:10 AM Aug. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622... * IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire zone 622, this includes the communities of Medford, White City, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire weather zone 622, the Illinois Valley, including the communities of Selma, Cave Junction, O'Brien, and Takilma. * WIND...In the Rogue Valley. Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. In the Illinois Valley. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities. &&
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 6:54 PM Aug. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures of 100 to near 110 degrees with very warm overnight temperatures of 65-70 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Curry County, Josephine and Jackson Counties. This includes the communities of Agness, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams, Ruch, Rogue River, Gold Hill, White City, Shady Cove, Medford, Jacksonville, Talent and Ashland. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat. Warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief from hot daytime temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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