08/04/2026
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 - FROM 2 P.M. TO 9 P.M.
*Information share from the National Weather Service - Medford Office*
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS - Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
AFFECTED AREA - In California...Fire weather zone 280, and in
Oregon, Fire weather zone 616 and 617. This includes Roseburg,
Toketee Falls, Elkton, Tiller, Happy Camp, Etna, and Fort
Jones.
WIND - West to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
HUMIDITY - Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Increasingly unstable conditions could
further increase fire activity.
DETAILED URL - View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -
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.
The Roseburg Fire Department reminds everyone to make sure you are wildfire aware, keep current on updates, know the weather and road conditions, and sign up for your local alert system.
For Douglas County residents, you are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through Douglas Alerts at www.dcso.com/alerts
This system is used to notify residents in an emergency, including wildfire evacuations. If you already have an account, please ensure your information is current by conducting a wellness check on your profile.
For questions or assistance related to Douglas Alerts, call 541-440-6025 or email [email protected]
For updates on fire conditions, weather and road conditions, air quality, and more, visit the following links:
OSFM UPDATES: https://osfminfo.org
ODF UPDATES: https://odffire.com/
FORECAST: www.weather.gov/fire
AIR QUALITY: https://www.oregonsmoke.org/
ROAD CONDITIONS: www.tripcheck.com
