Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 21 at 4:09AM PDT until August 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:09am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...Fire weather zone 625, including
the high desert of Lake County and the Hart Mountain Antelope
Refuge.
* WIND...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with with gusts 30 to
35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 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 packed 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:
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