Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains
Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 7 Miles NW Loon Lake OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 11:46 am PDT Apr 23, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Patchy fog between 11pm and 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Monday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. | |
| 7 Miles NW Loon Lake OR 43.67°N 123.93°W (Elev. 902 ft) | |
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