July 31, 2025 4:10 a.m. 

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of the Southern Oregon Cascades and surrounding areas from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday for abundant lightning on dry fuels.

An Urgent Fire Message from the National Weather Service said this will result in the potential for new fire starts.

Forecasters said scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening are expected. Storms are likely to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible, and a cause for concern.

Wind gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour could travel outward up to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.

Residents should follow all fire restrictions.

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