MEDFORD, Ore. – A Red Flag Warning was issued for parts of southwest Oregon Tuesday. The National Weather Service made the warning due to abundant lightning on dry vegetation which could contribute to new fire starts from northern Siskiyou and ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Recent thunderstorms that swept over southwest Oregon over the weekend ended up helping firefighters for now, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. Near the end of July, the Panther Gulch Fire started in the Applegate Valley. ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A fire that started while thunderstorms were coming through Klamath County remains at just over 1,300 acres Monday. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the Ward Fire started on August 9 about 18 miles southwest of ...
This story has been updated. MEDFORD, Ore. – A thunderstorm which rolled over the Rogue Valley Friday afternoon prompted the National Weather Service to issue a special weather statement and severe thunderstorm watch. The NWS’s Medford office said the special ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – With thunderstorms in the forecast, local firefighters are letting the public know about a weather phenomenon that can make mountains appear to be smoking. Rural Metro Fire explained a “waterdog” is a pocket of fog that ...
Shady Cove, Ore. – Recent rains brought both relief and concerns for crews fighting the Flounce Fire burning north of Lost Creek Lake. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District said Wednesday’s evening’s thunderstorm that passed over the area ...
Lake County, Ore. – The National Weather Service said a strong thunderstorm will affect Lake County and eastern Klamath County Wednesday. A special weather statement from the agency said a thunderstorm 36 miles north of Lakeview is moving north at ...
Lakeview, Ore. – Over the past two days, fire crews in southwest Oregon have responded to over 90 smoke reports in Klamath and Lake Counties. The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership said 200 wildland firefighters are working to suppress ...
Brian Gailey Photography shared these dramatic photos of the lightning bolts striking the ground in Klamath Falls on July 24, 2017. You can check out more of Brian’s lightning photography and other works on his website: http://www.briangailey.com ...
Jackson County, Ore. – With widespread thunderstorms expected in our area, experts are issuing a warning directed toward anyone out enjoying southern Oregon lakes and rivers. The Army Corps of Engineers said while the storms are beautiful from a distance, ...