Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* 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...For today, eastern Fire Weather Zone 624 and southern and central Fire Weather Zone 625, or eastern Klamath and southern and central Lake counties. For Monday, northern Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Moving north and 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