Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 31 at 2:16AM PDT until August 1 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 2:16am
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, the southeastern portion of Fire
Weather Zone 624 covering the Fremont National Forest and all of
Fire Weather Zone 625, covering the South Central Oregon
deserts and BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney
counties.
* WINDS...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 14 percent.
* DURATION...3 to 7 hours.
* 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.
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:
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