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Home Return to list Fire Weather Watch 0006 Issued by the Medford Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-07-23 14:17:02
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WWUS86 KMFR 231916
RFWMFR
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025
ORZ621-623-232030-
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Siskiyou Mountains-Southern Oregon Cascades-
1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 621, 623,
624, AND 625...
The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch. Isolated thunderstorms are still expected in the
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades on Thursday
afternoon and evening, but the activity level is not expected to
meet critical thresholds.
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CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-241400-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0005.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta-
Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County-
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-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1216 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The
Fire Weather Watch for Thursday has been upgraded.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 280, 281,
282, 284, and 285. This includes all of Siskiyou and Modoc
counties on Thursday then the southern half of Siskiyou County
and all but far northwest Modoc County on Friday. In
Oregon...Fire weather zones 621, 623, 624, and 625. This
includes the Fremont and Winema National Forest, and The Rogue
River Siskiyou National Forest. Specifically, east of a line
from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake on Thursday, then in southern
Lake County on Friday.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity
with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with
any thunderstorms that develop.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your countys
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure youre signed up for your countys 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.
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 vehicles 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.
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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-23 23:34:50 495 WWUS86 KMFR 240434 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 934 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-242200- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 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- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 934 PM PDT Wed Jul 23 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... * AFFECTED AREA...For the Red Flag Warning, this includes all of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285, and portions of 624 and 625 east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake. This includes the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, Modoc National Forest, Fremont-Winema National Forest. For the Fire Weather Watch, portions of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624 and 625. This includes the southern half of Siskiyou County and all but far northwest Modoc County. This includes the Fremont National Forest around Lakeview, Modoc National Forest and Shasta National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your countys emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure youre signed up for your countys 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. 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 vehicles 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. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-07-24 04:29:28 889 WWUS86 KMFR 240929 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 229 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-242130- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 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- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 229 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... * AFFECTED AREA...For the Red Flag Warning, this includes all of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285, and portions of 624 and 625 east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake. This includes the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, Modoc National Forest, Fremont-Winema National Forest. For the Fire Weather Watch, portions of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624 and 625. This includes the southern half of Siskiyou County and all but far northwest Modoc County. This includes the Fremont National Forest around Lakeview, Modoc National Forest and Shasta National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your countys emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure youre signed up for your countys 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. 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 vehicles 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. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-07-24 13:52:15 946 WWUS86 KMFR 241851 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1151 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 CAZ280>282-284-285-ORZ624-625-251400- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0006.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0010.250725T2000Z-250726T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0009.250724T2000Z-250725T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 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- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 1151 AM PDT Thu Jul 24 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 624, AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * AFFECTED AREA...For the Red Flag Warning today, this includes all of Fire Weather Zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285, and portions of 624 and 625 east of a line from Klamath Falls to Silver Lake. This includes the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, Modoc National Forest, and Fremont-Winema National Forest. For the Red Flag Warning Friday, the warning area is much the same, but shifted southeastward to exclude the northwest portion of Fire Weather Zone 280 and exclude the portions of 624 and 625 that are west of a line from Lorella to Paisley. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. Thunderstorms will be accompanied by rain, especially on Friday. But, the amount of lightning is expected to exceed critical thresholds. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your countys emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure youre signed up for your countys 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. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||