RED FLAG WARNING: Saturday 7/6 From 3-8 PM In Jackson County (Photo) -07/06/24

 

 

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. - The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for Jackson County from 3 PM to 8 PM today. Strong gusty winds, low humidity, and extremely hot weather can cause fires to spread rapidly. Please use caution and avoid anything outdoors that causes sparks or flames.

 

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity.

 

A Fire Weather Watch or Red Flag Warning is issued when the combination of dry fuels and weather conditions support extreme fire danger.

 

More info from NWS Medford:

 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 616, 620, 621, 622, AND 623...

 

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING  FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 616, 620, 621, 622, AND 623...

 

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 616...620...621...622 & 623. This includes central Douglas County, northern and central Josephine County, Jackson County, and western Klamath County.

 

* WIND...Northwest wind increasing to 8 to 14 mph with gusts as high as 22 mph.

 

* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.

 

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at