…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THURSDAY…
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory for the Medford/Ashland metro area…in effect
until 10 PM PDT Thursday.
Ozone pollution may reach levels unhealthy to for sensitive groups,
including children, pregnant people, older adults, and people with
heart or respiratory conditions. Health officials recommend
sensitive groups limit outdoor activity when pollution levels are
high.
DEQ urges residents to protect their health and limit activities that
cause pollution during this time. Recommendations include:
* Limit driving by using public transportation, carpooling, or other
alternative transportation.
* Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
* Refuel vehicles during cooler evening hours.
* Postpone yard work that uses gasoline-powered equipment.
* Postpone painting and aerosol spray products.
Smog irritates the eyes nose and lungs and contributes to breathing
problems. Consult your healthcare provider if these symptoms worsen.
Ozone forms when hot temperatures and low winds combine with
pollution from cars, gas powered engines, paints, and aerosols.
These air pollutants react with sunlight and heat to produce ozone
and haze.
Ozone pollution increases throughout the day with exposure to
sunlight, so pollution levels tend to be highest during the
afternoons and evenings. Air quality monitors may show good air
quality in the morning, then quickly jump to unhealthy levels later
in the day.
For additional information…please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115
degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low
temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
* WHERE…In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western
Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County and Jackson County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A major risk of heat related illnesses is
possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak.
This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods.
Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for
cooler air at night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 620,
AND 622…
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 620, AND
622…
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620 and 622,
including the East Evans Creek fire, as well as Medford, Grants
Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, and Shady Cove. In
California…Fire weather zones 280. This includes Happy Camp,
Etna, and Fort Jones.
* WIND…Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY…Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION…Increasingly unstable conditions
could further increase fire activity.
* 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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…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 620,
AND 622…
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 620, AND
622…
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA…In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620 and 622,
including the East Evans Creek fire, as well as Medford, Grants
Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, and Shady Cove. In
California…Fire weather zones 280. This includes Happy Camp,
Etna, and Fort Jones.
* WIND…Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY…Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION…Increasingly unstable conditions
could further increase fire activity.
* 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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