Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 25 at 12:48PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 285, 624, AND 625...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. a
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. The Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon...Fire weather zones 624 and 625.
* WIND...South to southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35
to 40 mph both days.
* HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities down around 9 to 15 percent both
days.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Instruction:
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
If you have not packet your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Area Description:
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov