Medford, Ore. – Southern Oregon and far Northern California are locked in a dangerous heat wave that will push afternoon highs to 100–110 degrees through Tuesday, with overnight lows holding between 65 and 70 degrees, offering little relief. The National Weather Service warns conditions will remain hazardous until 2 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, the Extreme Heat Warning covers Jackson, Josephine, and parts of Curry counties in Oregon, as well as the Shasta, Scott, and Klamath River valleys in Siskiyou County, California. Communities such as Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Yreka, and Happy Camp are included in the alert.
Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity to early morning or late evening hours, wear lightweight clothing, and drink plenty of water. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly and young children, are at heightened risk for heat-related illness. Drivers are reminded never to leave children or pets inside parked vehicles, where interior temperatures can become deadly in minutes.
Cooling centers remain open across the region, and the heat warning may be extended if temperatures fail to drop by midweek.
