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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Central Point.

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Dense Fog Advisory

Area
Western Siskiyou County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 11 at 1:00AM PST until November 12 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In California, in western Siskiyou County, the Klamath River and Scott valleys, including Highways 3 and 96. In Oregon, the Rogue, Illinois, and portions of the Applegate valleys, including I-5 from near Grants Pass south to Medford and Phoenix, Highway 238 west of Applegate and east of Jacksonville, and Highway 199 from Grants Pass to the California border. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

High Wind Watch

Area
Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County
High Wind Watch issued November 11 at 1:00AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake County, Modoc County, and eastern and northern Klamath County, including Summer Lake, Paisley, Winter Rim, Lakeview, Adel, Valley Falls, the high terrain of Modoc and Lake counties, and portions of highways 140, 395, and 31. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Air Quality Alert

Area
Deschutes, OR
Air Quality Alert issued November 11 at 12:34AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until 3 PM PST Wednesday. This advisory is in effect for Deschutes County due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

Air Quality Alert

Area
Klamath, OR
Air Quality Alert issued November 10 at 7:21PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until 3 PM PST Wednesday. This advisory is in effect for northern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

Air Quality Alert

Area
Klamath, OR
Air Quality Alert issued November 10 at 7:19PM PST by NWS Medford OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until 3 PM PST Wednesday. This advisory is in effect for northern Klamath County due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

Air Quality Alert

Area
Deschutes, OR
Air Quality Alert issued November 10 at 5:15PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory.. until 3 PM PST Wednesday. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Disclaimer

This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 97502, accurately covering the area of Central Point, OR.