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WWUS86 KMFR 081952
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1252 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025



ORZ620-622-091200-
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Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley-
Eastern Rogue Valley-
1252 PM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND
622...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND
622...

The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Fire
Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM
to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 zone
  622, this includes the communities of Medford, White City,
  Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In
  Fire weather zone 622, the Illinois Valley, including the
  communities of Selma, Cave Junction, O`Brien, and Takilma.

* WIND...In the Rogue Valley. Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts
  as high as 25 mph. In the Illinois Valley. Northeast winds 10
  to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent.

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot
vehicles on vegetation, and using equipment that can cause
sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Follow all fire
restrictions. Find links to restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in
your area.

Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don`t
want to lose and prioritize your checklist. 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.

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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