Avisos

Excessive Heat Warning issued July 5 at 4:49AM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 100 to115 and low temperatures in the upper 60s expected over multipledays. Overnight low temperatures will remain in the mid to upper60s.* WHERE...In California, western and central Siskiyou County. Thisincludes the cities of Yreka, Weed, Etna, and Happy Camp, MtShasta City, and Dunsmuir. In Oregon, Josephine and Jacksoncounties and eastern Curry County. This includes the entire RogueValley and the cities of Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, andButte Falls.* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events. Area rivers will be cold and can cause shockto swimmers.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a multi day heat wave with thewarmest temperatures on Friday and Saturday. The Medford Airporthas a 40% chance to tie or exceed the all time temperature recordof 115.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.

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Fire Weather Watch issued July 5 at 6:03AM PDT until July 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 280...617 & 624. Thisincludes much of western Siskiyou County, eastern DouglasCounty, and much of Klamath County into western Lake County.* WIND...Northwest wind increasing to 10 to 16 mph with gusts ashigh as 25 mph.* HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent.* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail athttps://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfrIf you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the timeto do so. This includes items like important documents andessentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fueltank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks duringthe period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visitweather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions inyour area.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare possible during the valid watch time. These conditions couldpromote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and apossible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

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