Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 19 at 11:53AM PDT until August 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 281, 284 and
285.
* WIND...South to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph
possible.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 12 to 17 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov