RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM this evening.
- IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
- AFFECTED AREA…In ORZ620 and ORZ622…Fire weather zones 620 and 622 includes Josephine, Jackson, and far eastern Curry coutnies. This includes Medford, Jacksonville, Ashland, Shady Cove, Grants Pass, Selma, Williams, and Galice.
- WIND…North 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
- HUMIDITY…Minimum of 10% to 15%.
- PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don’t want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe?
- A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.
Source: NWS
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