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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Jim Belushi's Rogue River cabin preserves character of historic Elk picnic grounds ... Our View: Dispensaries appear to be good neighbors ... Flores-Zambrano pleads guilty in drug-trafficking case ... Jim Belushi's Rogue River cabin preserves character of historic Elk picnic grounds ... Our View: Dispensaries appear to be good neighbors ... Flores-Zambrano pleads guilty in drug-trafficking case ... WEATHER Strong thunderstorms, gusty winds in the forecast Comment By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Aug. 10, 2015 at 11:17 AM Updated Aug 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Aug. 10, 2015 at 11:17 AM Updated Aug 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM » Social News Strong thunderstorms forecast today for much of southwest Oregon could bring more lightning fires to the region. The National Weather Service has issued red-flag warnings for southwest Oregon and Northern California.  The affected area covers a swath from Jackson County south well into Northern California, north toward Cottage Grove, west to the south-central coast and east to beyond Lakeview. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds. Some storms could produce small hail and damaging wind gusts, the weather service reported. The storms, combined with dry conditions in forests, could stir fires burning now and start new wildfires. A red flag warning will be in effect from 2 to 11 p.m. Monday in the eastern Rogue Valley, Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges, the Klamath Basin and parts of the Klamath, Umpqua and Fremont-Winema national forests. One will be in effect from 2 p.m. Monday until 8 a.m. Tuesday in the Umpqua Valley and the Rogue basin, including the Illinois Valley. Another warning will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday for the south-central Oregon Coast and western Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. High clouds are moving across eastern Klamath and Lake counties now, the weather service reported. Westside valleys are expected to see storms in the afternoon and evening. Storm clouds are then forecast to move west. "Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new starts," a message from the Weather Service said. "Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to new fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed, and holdover fires are possible." Meteorologist Mike Petrucelli said the best chance for lightning strikes will be over higher elevations, and the storms are likely to be isolated. "The storms that do develop will tend to move quick," Petrucelli said.  Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Aug. 10, 2015 at 11:17 AM Updated Aug 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM » 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 MailTribune.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 Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked 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. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501