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Hotter today with low storm potential. Thursday-Friday is looking more active with storms developing in NorCal and pushing northward across the state line. Strong/severe cells will be possible with lightning on dry vegetation that may bring multiple new fires to our area. @KOBITV

Near/slightly below seasonal highs are in the forecast through this weekend. Storm chances remain higher today in NorCal and areas east, but this weekend chances become lower and more isolated. Watching mid-late next week for increasing storm chances. @KOBITV

Over 1k lightning strikes across NorCal, Klamath, & Lake counties from Thursday. Active storms again today with additional lightning, gusty winds, and possible small hail. With expected storms on dry vegetation, Red Flag Warning continues for these areas. @KOBITV

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: 4:24PM - Severe Thunderstorm located 16 Miles South of Klamath Falls, Klamath County. Moving South at 10MPH. 60+mph Winds Gusts and Quarter Size Hail possible. Impacts expected through 5:15pm. #ORwx #CAwx

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: 4:02PM - Severe Thunderstorm Near Day, Siskiyou County. Moving Southeast at 20MPH. 60+mph Winds Gusts and Quarter Size Hail possible. Impacts expected through 4:30pm. #ORwx #CAwx

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help following the arrest of a Grants Pass man on multiple sex crime charges. kobi5.com/news/top-stori…

Scattered storms to develop in our area later this afternoon and evening. Some strong to severe storms possible with the main threat gusty winds and abundant lightning on dry vegetation. Elevated risk for new fires to spread quickly. Download our @KOBITV app for local radar.

For the second year in a row, the Britt Music & Arts Festival is showing appreciation to local fire crews for their tireless efforts during wildfire season. kobi5.com/news/top-stori…

An Ashland man has been indicted by a Jackson County grand jury following an incident early Saturday morning in which he allegedly fired shots near Interstate 5. kobi5.com/news/top-stori…

Governor Tina Kotek is calling for Oregon lawmakers to return to Salem for a special session to address the failed transportation package. kobi5.com/news/video/gov…

Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76 nbcnews.com/news/obituarie… via @nbcnews

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) reports that a one-acre wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon along Highway 38 was vehicle-related. kobi5.com/news/top-stori…

After the pleasant Monday, the trend continues this morning with most inland locations around 10° cooler. Today sunshine with a little haze, plus warmer highs nearing average. There is also a chance for isolated showers & storms east and in NorCal. @KOBITV

It turns out the Beach Boys don’t have a monopoly on good vibrations. At Kelly Rose Wellness, sound therapy is at the center of their holistic healing practice. kobi5.com/news/sunrise/k…

5PM UPDATE: Rain! In July! A decent cold front (for this time of year) rolled through earlier today with some scattered showers for the area. The heaviest showers brought some measurable rainfall to the Coast and over the North ends of our forecast area.

A new brewery and pizza joint called Ferment & Fire Restaurant & Brewery opened last Friday in Central Point. The owners tell us it began as an idea they first cooked up back in college. kobi5.com/news/ferment-f…

If your evenings could use a little more spontaneity, there’s good news for theater lovers: Rush Tickets are back at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland. kobi5.com/news/top-stori…

Check out this overview of some cool events happening in our region this weekend! kobi5.com/news/weekend-p…

n a surprise announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grants Pass Water Treatment Plant Thursday morning, city officials revealed the state-of-the-art facility will be named in honor of Public Works Director Jason M. Canady. kobi5.com/news/grants-pa…

The proposed downtown Medford development, Creekside Quarter Complex, may be one step closer to finding a funding source. kobi5.com/news/local-new…