Windy, rainy conditions for Rogue Valley could bring 55 mph gusts

Rainfall totals for some areas toward the coast and into Northern California could reach 2 to 3 inches by Saturday morning; westside valley totals in Southern Oregon could hit 1 inch Winds could gust up to 55 mph in parts of the Rogue Valley through Friday morning, the National Weather Service in Medford said in an advisory issued Thursday afternoon. The advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, NWS said in a post. Heavy to moderate rainfall in the greater region also is expected, with areas toward the Oregon and Northern California coast and into Northern California around Mt. Shasta City possibly seeing up to 2 inches of precipitation through 4 a.m. Saturday. Westside valleys in Southern Oregon could see between a half-inch to an inch of rain during the period. South winds between 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected, forecaster warned. The advisory covers Jackson County, including along Interstate 5.

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