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ActiveKlamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 624 and 625, covering most of Klamath and Lake Counties. The southern portions of the zones near the California border have the highest chances of seeing abundant lightning.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Moving northeast around 20 to 25 mph. Storm mode will be a mix of dry and wet thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Data from the National Weather Service
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