URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1153 AM PDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ORZ624-200700-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.260821T2100Z-260822T0400Z/
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
1153 AM PDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 624...

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 ORZ624...Fire weather zone 624, including the
  Wrights Spring Fire.

* WIND...Southwest 10-15 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph possible.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity around 12-15 percent.

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
  https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1153 AM PDT Wed Aug 19 2026

CAZ281-284-285-200700-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.260821T2100Z-260822T0400Z/
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-
1153 AM PDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 281, 284, AND 285...

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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