NWS Forecast Office Medford, OR

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 5, 2024 at 8:26:17 pm PDT

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Small Craft Advisory

Excessive Heat Watch

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Dangerous Hot Temperatures

Heightened Fire Wx Danger

Heat Safety Tips

Weather is Hot, but the Water is NOT!

Records Watch

A heat wave is on it’s way for the Fourth of July holiday and into the following weekend. Record high temperatures are expected with this heatwave, with some locations expected to challenge their all time high temperature records. Temperatures of 100-115 degrees will bring significant heat and health impacts to people, pets and livestock. Temperatures are expected to peak Saturday when there is an extreme risk of heat related illnesses for EVERYONE!! Take action today to prepare for the heat!

Very hot and very dry conditions are expected through the weekend, and these conditions will promote the quick spread of new fires. Please be attentive and responsible during this time. If you are planning to use fireworks, do so only in legal places. Be sure to have a bucket of water ready or a charged hose and soak used fireworks cold.

Here are some helpful tips and steps to protect yourself and others from this heatwave.

Planning to cool off in area lakes and rivers? Remember the waters remain cold and drowning from cold water shock is real. Always wear a life jacket when swimming and boating.

Updated to correct typo. Record temperatures are in the forecast for the next several days, including some areas challenging their all time high temperature record. Which records will be set during this heat wave?!