Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 17 at 11:23AM PDT until June 20 at 1:00AM 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 Friday afternoon through late
Friday night.
* 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 624 and 625, covering most of
Klamath and Lake Counties. The southern portions of the zones
near the California border have the highest chances of seeing
abundant lightning.
* 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:
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
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