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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

A High Wind Warning has been issued for the Rogue Valley. Gusty winds have developed this afternoon, with sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Gusts may reach up to 60 mph. These winds can lift and carry loose objects, break tree limbs or power lines, and make travel difficult. These winds look to ease this evening by 7 PM. Please use extra caution while these winds continue.
Gusty SW-W winds are expected today, especially in NorCal and from the Cascades eastward in Oregon. Peak wind gusts will be mostly in the 35-45 mph range. It'll be breezy too west of the Cascades with some gusts of 20-35 mph in the west side valleys.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of NorCal and Oregon east of the Cascades this afternoon and evening (until 11 pm PDT). SW-W winds will become breezy to gusty after 1 pm PDT averaging 15-25 mph with peak gusts of 30-40 mph and even isolated gusts to 45 mph. Strongest winds will be over higher terrain of east side and in Modoc County. Should ignitions occur, fires will have the ability to spread rapidly. Loose objects may be blown about and travel could be difficult.
Wildfires are created with a spark, fuel and oxygen. Strong winds and drought conditions exacerbate the spread of wildfires. The latest drought monitor shows moderate to severe drought across most of southern Oregon. Remember to completely extinguish fires before leaving the area.

 

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