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Clear skies, warm temperatures persist

Expect mainly sunny skies across the Rogue Valley and Northern California today, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. Northwest winds will be breezy, gusting between 10 to 15 mph. While these elevated breezes are present, atmospheric stagnation continues in some low-lying areas. With current westerly or southwesterly flow aloft and decreased fire activity, additional smoke reaching western valleys is not expected. Overnight conditions may allow for periods of smoke accumulation over Klamath, Lake, and Modoc counties. Air quality alerts continue until Noon today for parts of the region, including Medford.

Northern California, CA · 08-10
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Dangerous red flag conditions could continue to fuel wildfires in Oregon, Washington

Red flag conditions are sweeping across north-central and northeast Oregon, as well as large parts of Washington, where more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn. The National Weather Service in Pendleton is warning of sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph that could further fuel existing fires and lead to rapid growth of any new fires in the area.

Oregon · 08-08
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Oregon wildfire update, Saturday morning, Aug. 8

Klamath County, OR · 08-08

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Hot temperatures continue for now

Tonight, expect clear skies across the Rogue Valley after a day that saw plentiful sunshine and exceptionally hot temperatures in the upper 90s. Areas of smoke and haze will remain possible, potentially reducing visibility overnight as cooler temperatures settle into the upper 60s and low 70s. We anticipate the hot...

Rogue Valley, OR · 08-09
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NewsWatch 12 on scene of the Woodrat Mtn. Fire in Jackson County

Level 1 Evacuations along with a Level 2 Evacuation has been issued due to the Woodrat Mtn. Fire.

Jackson County, OR · 08-07

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Hot temperatures continue for now

Clear skies are expected tonight across the Rogue Valley and surrounding areas, as overnight temperatures dip into the upper 60s. We are looking at a very warm weekend, which will be accompanied by ample sunshine. Sunday will bring mainly sunny conditions, while highs will reach the upper 90s across the...

Rogue Valley, OR · 08-08

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Fire Restrictions Tightened at Several Josephine County Campgrounds as Extreme Wildfire Danger Persists

Campers planning to spend time outdoors in Josephine County this summer will encounter new fire restrictions at several county parks as officials respond to persistent extreme wildfire conditions across Southern Oregon. Effective immediately, the Josephine County Recreation Department has prohibited all wood and charcoal fires at Wolf Creek Park and...

Josephine County, OR · 08-06

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UPDATE: Go Now evacuation notices rise from 300-acre Woodrat Fire; shelter opens in Jacksonville

Fire sparked in 5700 block of Sterling Creek Road; horses can be taken to Expo; multiple evacuation notices are in effect. 7:46 p.m.: The Woodrat Fire is now estimated at 300 acres, according to the Watch Duty app. Multiple evacuation notices remain in place. See updates at rv-times.com and on...

Jacksonville, OR · 08-06

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KGW Forecast: 5 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2026

Oregon · 08-08

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Big 50-degree jump: Northwest heat wave brings extremes

A building heat wave expanding across the West is going to produce some dramatic jumps in temperature today. A few interior Northwest and northern Rockies spots will see temperature rise 40 to 50 degrees today. A dome of hot air producing several daily temperature records in excess of 110 degrees...

Montana · 08-06

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Heat and smoke continue across Southern Oregon

Triple-digit heat and wildfire smoke remain concerns across Southern Oregon Friday, with air quality potentially reaching unhealthy levels in the Rogue Valley. Temperatures begin a gradual cooling trend this weekend, dropping into the 90s by early next week.

Southern Oregon, OR · 08-07

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Douglas County Fair organizers prepare for high temperatures

ROSEBURG, Ore. – With temperatures expected to reach the triple digits at the Douglas County Fair, event organizers are making sure fair goers are staying safe by having water readily available and air conditioners working over time at several indoor facilities. Organizers are getting help from local authorities as...

Douglas County, OR · 08-05

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Hot and breezy weekend ahead

A HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for Siskiyou County until 11 PM Saturday. Click the 'Alerts' tab above for more details. Friday Night: Skies will be clear for much of the region tonight. Clouds and fog from the marine layer will continue to impact portions of the coast. Wildfire smoke from the Wrights Spring Fire will settle into most areas east of the Cascades. Low temperatures tonight will be mild with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s in our westside valleys with upper 40s to lower 50s expected east of the Cascades. Along the coast, lows will be in the lower 50s.

Siskiyou County, CA · 08-07

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DFPA raises fire danger, public use restrictions to 'extreme' in Douglas District

ROSEBURG, Ore. — With hotter temperatures, lower humidity and critically dry vegetation, fire officials are tightening restrictions across the Douglas District. The Douglas Forest Protective Association said the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level will increase to EXTREME for all private, county, state and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, effective Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. (noon).

Douglas County, OR · 08-03

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Wednesday, August 5th Evening Weather

More heat and critical fire weather conditions expected for our region tomorrow.

Medford, OR · 08-06

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Near Record Heat Scorches Again Today

Near record high temperatures are forecast today and Thursday. Conditions will remain significantly hotter than normal for the region.

Medford, OR · 08-05

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Heat Advisory Issued for Southern Oregon as Triple-Digit Temperatures Raise Health and Fire Concerns

Southern Oregon residents are being urged to prepare for several days of dangerous heat as a Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of the region, bringing prolonged triple-digit temperatures, warm overnight conditions, and an increased risk of heat-related illness. The advisory is scheduled to remain in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 11 p.m. Thursday, covering much of Josephine County, Jackson County, and eastern Curry County, where daytime temperatures are expected to range from 100 to 110 degrees, with some locations in the Klamath River Valley expected to climb even higher.

Josephine County, OR · 08-05