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Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this red flag warning at Jun 21, 2021, 1:55 PM PDT for Siskiyou County, California; Jackson County, Josephine County, Oregon. It took effect at Jun 22, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 21, 2021, 1:55 PM PDT (20:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 22, 2021, 7:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2021, 11:02 PM PDT
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 6:55 PM PDT | HAIL 0.75 | 1 E Central Point, OR | 1/2 TO 3/4 INCH HAIL OBSERVED. |
| Jun 22, 7:00 PM PDT | HAIL 0.25 | 2 Nw Eagle Point, OR | 0.41 INCHES OF RAINFALL AND 30 MPH WIND GUST. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 29 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1842 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
711 WWUS86 KMFR 212055 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 155 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ORZ623>625-222100- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.A.0008.210622T1900Z-210623T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KMFR.FW.W.0008.210622T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont- Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 155 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT PDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623...624 AND 625... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In South Central OR Fire Zones...624...625, including portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the communities of Chemult, Fort Rock, Silver Lake, Sprague River, Chiloquin, Bly, and Bonanza. In Southwest OR Fire Zone....623, including the Fremont-Winema and Rogue River National Forests. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Will start initially dry, becoming more wet heading into the night. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue into Tuesday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ CAZ280-281-ORZ621-622-222100- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0008.210622T1900Z-210623T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0009.210622T1400Z-210623T0700Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Siskiyou Mountains- Eastern Rogue Valley- 155 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...621 AND 622... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM Tuesday to midnight PDT Tuesday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zones...280...281, including the Klamath and Rogue River national forests, and the communities of Happy Camp and Seiad Valley. In Southwest OR Fire Zones...621...622, including the Rogue River National Forest and the communities of Medford, Ashland, Eagle Point and Butte Falls. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Will start initially dry, becoming more wet heading into the evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ CAZ285-221400- /O.EXB.KMFR.FW.W.0008.210622T0000Z-210622T1400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 155 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PDT Tuesday. * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285, including the Modoc National Forest and the communities of Alturas, Canby and Adin. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Will start initially dry, becoming more wet heading into the night. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue into Tuesday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. $$ CAZ284-222100- /O.EXB.KMFR.FW.W.0008.210622T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 155 PM PDT Mon Jun 21 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT PDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight PDT Tuesday night. * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284, including the Klamath National Forest, The Shasta National Forest, and Lava Bads National Monument. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Will start initially dry, becoming more wet heading into the night. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue into Tuesday morning. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
3 follow-up statements
907 WWUS86 KMFR 221155 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 455 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 CAZ285-230700- /O.EXT.KMFR.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 455 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285, including the Modoc National Forest and the communities of Alturas, Canby and Adin. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Dry thunderstorms are possible, but most should be wet. Thunderstorm chances will decrease later this evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ CAZ284-ORZ623>625-230700- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont- Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 455 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284... 623...624 AND 625... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In South Central OR Fire Zones...624...625, including portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the communities of Chemult, Fort Rock, Silver Lake, Sprague River, Chiloquin, Bly, and Bonanza. In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284, including the Klamath National Forest, The Shasta National Forest, and Lava Bads National Monument. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Dry thunderstorms are possible, but most should be wet. Thunderstorm chances will decrease later this evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ CAZ280-281-ORZ621-622-230700- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.210622T1400Z-210623T0700Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Siskiyou Mountains- Eastern Rogue Valley- 455 AM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280... 281...621 AND 622... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zones...280...281, including the Klamath and Rogue River national forests, and the communities of Happy Camp and Seiad Valley. In Southwest OR Fire Zones...621...622, including the Rogue River National Forest and the communities of Medford, Ashland, Eagle Point and Butte Falls. * Wind: Gusty and variable near thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Dry thunderstorms are possible, but most should be wet. Thunderstorm chances will decrease later this evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ BPN Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
144 WWUS86 KMFR 222134 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 234 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...Abundant Lightning Expected Today and Wednesday Afternoons and Evenings... .Low pressure centered southwest of the area will send a series of disturbances into the area from the southeast. Scattered thunderstorms on dry fuels are expected over much of the forecast area this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorm activity on Wednesday will be more isolated, but scattered activity is expected over portions of Fire Weather Zones 280 in California and 621 in the Siskiyous. While isolated storms will produce wetting rainfall, significant lightning on dry fuels is expected. CAZ280-ORZ621-231400- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0010.210623T2100Z-210624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Western Klamath National Forest-Siskiyou Mountains- 234 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND 621... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND 621... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zone....280. In Southwest OR Fire Zone....621. * Wind: Gusty and erratic wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph are possible in and near these thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible, but most are likely to produce at least some rainfall. * Additional Information: Additional lightning is anticipated in Northern California Thursday afternoon and evening which might result in the need for additional watches or warnings. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ CAZ284-285-ORZ623>625-230700- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont- Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 234 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284... 623...624 AND 625... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zones...284...285. In South Central OR Fire Zones...624...625. In Southwest OR Fire Zone....623. * Wind: Gusty and erratic wind gusts of 30 to as high as 55 mph are possible in and near these thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible, but most are likely to produce at least some rainfall. * Additional Information: Additional lightning is anticipated in Northern California Thursday afternoon and evening which might result in the need for additional watches or warnings. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ CAZ281-ORZ622-230700- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley- Eastern Rogue Valley- 234 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280... 281...621 AND 622... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zone....281. In Southwest OR Fire Zone....622. * Wind: Gusty and erratic wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph are possible in and near these thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible, but most are likely to produce at least some rainfall. * Additional Information: Additional lightning is anticipated in Northern California Thursday afternoon and evening which might result in the need for additional watches or warnings. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ BTL Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
203 WWUS86 KMFR 230602 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...Abundant Lightning Expected Wednesday Afternoon and Evening... .Low pressure centered southwest of the area will send a series of disturbances into the area from the southeast. Scattered thunderstorms on dry fuels are expected over much of western Siskiyou County and along the Siskiyou mountains in fire weather zones 280 and 621. Isolated storms will be expected over a wider portion of Southern Oregon and Northern California. While isolated storms will produce wetting rainfall, significant lightning on dry fuels is expected. CAZ280-ORZ621-231815- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0010.210623T2100Z-210624T0300Z/ Western Klamath National Forest-Siskiyou Mountains- 1102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND 621... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND 621... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zone....280, including the Klamath National Forest, Marble Mountains, Scott Bar Mountains and the communities of Happy Camp, Seiad Valley, Etna, and Fort Jones. In Southwest OR Fire Zone....621, including the Siskiyou Mountains and Rogue River National Forest. * Wind: Gusty and erratic wind gusts to 40 mph are possible in and near these thunderstorms. * Thunderstorms: Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible, but most are likely to produce at least some rainfall. * Additional Information: Additional lightning is anticipated in Northern California Thursday afternoon and evening which might result in the need for additional watches or warnings. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ CAZ284-285-ORZ623>625-230715- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont- Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 1102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284...285...623...624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Thunderstorms have ended for today, with none expected overnight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected again Wednesday afternoon. $$ CAZ281-ORZ622-230715- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210623T0700Z/ Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley- Eastern Rogue Valley- 1102 PM PDT Tue Jun 22 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 281 AND 622... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Thunderstorms have ended for today, with none expected overnight. Isolated thunderstorms are expected again Wednesday afternoon. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2:01 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 6 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.