RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH AND FOR EAST WIND WITH POOR RECOVERY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620, 621, 622, AND 623…

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* AFFECTED AREA…In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620, 621, 622, and 623, including Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction,

Eagle Point, Shady Cove, and the Siskiyous and southern Oregon Cascades.

* WIND…Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoons, becoming east to northeast overnight.

* HUMIDITY…Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent, with poor recoveries as low as 20 percent.

* DETAILED URL…View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

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.

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Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Wildland Fire Service ·Follow

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Peak fire activity is underway, and many communities are feeling the heat! As you explore our beautiful public lands, let’s work together to minimize the risk of human-caused wildfires. With numerous lightning-caused fires already keeping wildland firefighters busy, we can all do our part to prevent additional wildfires. Here’s how you can help:

Check for fire restrictions before heading out.

Use campfires only in designated areas and ensure they’re completely extinguished.

Keep vehicles on designated roads and avoid parking on dry grass.

Dispose of smoking materials responsibly.

Pack out your trash and leave our public lands even better than you found them!

Remember, one spark can change everything. Together, we can protect our public lands, wildlife, and the communities that cherish these spaces. Let’s make this season safe and enjoyable for everyone!

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