Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Siskiyou County Urged to Seek Shelter Immediately
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for northeastern Siskiyou County, CA, until 6:00 PM PDT today, September 16, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected; residents should seek immediate shelter.
Residents of northeastern Siskiyou County, California, are advised to take immediate shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Medford, OR. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM PDT today, September 16, 2026.
As of 5:12 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located approximately 7 miles northwest of Highway 97 Grass Lake And Mount Hebron, or 18 miles east of Yreka. The storm is moving northwest at 15 mph. This severe thunderstorm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail. These conditions are expected to cause damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees.
The affected area includes Montague. The National Weather Service urges all individuals within the warning area to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Do not speculate on the storm's path; take immediate protective action.
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