URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1224 PM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025 CAZ080>083-ORZ024-026-028-211200- /O.NEW.KMFR.XH.W.0003.250822T2000Z-250826T0300Z/ Western Siskiyou County-Central Siskiyou County-South Central Siskiyou County-North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County- Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Klamath River, Ashland, Callahan, Yreka, McCloud, Medford, Scott Bar, Etna, Howard Prairie, Merlin, Mount Shasta, Happy Camp, Siskiyou Summit, Bray, Fort Jones, Wilderville, Somes Bar, Dunsmuir, Grants Pass, Tennant, Pondosa, Hilt, and Greenview 1224 PM PDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures near 100 to upwards of 110 degrees. * WHERE...In California, most of Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Jackson County, and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Drink plenty of fluids and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. && $$
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