Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather
zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting
the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor
from Modoc Point to Chemult.
* WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott
Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta
Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Instruction:
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause
sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire
restrictions in your area.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Western Klamath National Forest; Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley; Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta; Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov