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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Hear them out ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The importance of being earnest ... OSF will spend grant on improving disability access ... Our View: Hear them out ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The importance of being earnest ... OSF will spend grant on improving disability access ... WEATHER Crank it up: 110 degrees possible today Triple digits predicted to be with us into next week Comment By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Jul. 28, 2015 at 8:39 PM By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Jul. 28, 2015 at 8:39 PM » Social News With high temperatures predicted to reach as high as 110 degrees in parts of Jackson County today, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory covering the period from 1 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Saturday. NWS calls is a "one in five year heat event."  The mercury surge has also prompted forecasters to issue a red flag warning — meaning conditions are ripe for wildfires — through 11 a.m. Wednesday. Lightning is not the key reason for the notice — thunderstorms aren't forecast until Saturday — but rather the low humidity and steady winds with gusts of up to 25 mph. "Any fire start could grow quickly," said meteorologist Frederic Bunnag. The affected area stretches north from Jackson County well into Douglas County, south almost to Mount Shasta, west to the Oregon Coast and east to the Cascades. High temperatures in the region of 100 to 110 degrees are predicted through Saturday, and nighttime lows will likely drop only to the low 70s or high 60s. Predicted highs for Ashland are 100 Wednesday, 102 Thursday, 101 Friday, 98 Saturday, 96 Sunday, and 94 Monday and Tuesday. The predicted high for Medford is 106 degrees Wednesday, 108 Thursday, 108 Friday, 105 Saturday and 103 Sunday. Residents are advised to drink plenty of water, limit physical outdoor activity if possible, and wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to reduce the chance of heat-spurred maladies. Pets and children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles.  "There is higher risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke," a notice from the Weather Service said. "Those who are elderly, sick or young are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses."  Starting Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Forestry raised the fire-danger level to extreme on the 1.8 million acres of lands it protects in Jackson and Josephine counties. Power equipment, including mowers and chainsaws, must be shut down no later than 10 a.m. The cutting and grinding of metal is prohibited starting at that time. In addition, a fire watch of at least one hour should take place after the equipment is shut down, ODF officials said. Property owners will be allowed to resume mowing and cutting at 8 p.m. Debris and barrel burning are prohibited.  Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil. By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Jul. 28, 2015 at 8:39 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501