...More thunderstorms through the week...

. Another round of scattered thunderstorms will develop this
afternoon and evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible
Friday into the weekend.

* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA...In California, all of Fire weather zones 280,
281, 284 and 285.

* TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant
lightning are expected. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.

Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.