WWUS86 KMFR 091001
RFWMFR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
301 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

CAZ285-ORZ624-092215-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0002.260710T2200Z-260711T0400Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
301 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624...

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds, low humidity and 
  critically dry fuels will allow any fires that develop to 
  spread rapidly. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire Weather Zone 285, 
  including Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 
  624, including the Fremont National Forest in the southeast 
  portion of the zone.

* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 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 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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