Red Flag Warning Issued for Medford Area

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622

IMPACTS…Strong, gusty winds and critically dry humidities will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season.
AFFECTED AREA…The southeastern portion of Zone 622 which includes the Rogue Valley and the Salt Creek Fire.
WIND…South 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds shift to the west to northwest around 5:00 local time.
HUMIDITY…10 to 15 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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. Follow all fire restrictions.
You can find your county’s emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. 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.