Red Flag Warning Issued for Rogue Valley, Including Medford and Grants Pass

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH 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 to 8 PM Wednesday.

• 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 Weather Zone 622, including Medford, White City, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland.

• In Fire Weather Zone 620, portions of the Rogue and Illinois Valleys, including Merlin, Grants Pass, Wilderville, Murphy and Provolt.

• WIND…Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph.

• HUMIDITY…10 to 15 percent.

• PRECAUTIONARY/ PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you have not packed your go 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.

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.