Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 17 at 11:23AM PDT until June 19 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels can create many fire
starts. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous
new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 280,281,284 and 285 in
California. The majority of Siskiyou and Modoc Counties.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Moving north around 20 to 25 mph. Storm mode
will be a mix of dry and wet thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 35 mph.
* 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:
Western Klamath National Forest; 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
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