August 24, 2026 4:00 a.m. 

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for mountain areas in parts of southern Oregon from 11:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. Monday for strong gusty winds.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

The Warning area includes the southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. West to northwest winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour are expected with gusts of around 25 miles per hour.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when forecasters identify conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening.