Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 20 at 9:02PM PDT until August 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In ORZ624...Fire weather zone 624, including
the Wrights Spring Fire.
* WIND...South to southwest 15-20 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity around 12-18 percent.
* 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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov