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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...Critical fire weather conditions continue through the
weekend...

.Hot, dry and windy conditions will peak this afternoon and
Saturday east of the Cascades and potions of northern California.
Humidities nudge higher on Sunday, although winds and low
rhs may still meet red flag criteria.

CAZ284-ORZ625-250815-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260726T0400Z/
Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt
Shasta-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 625...

* AFFECTED AREA...In northern California, fire weather zone 284,
  covering eastern Siskiyou County and areas east of Mount Shasta.
  In Oregon, fire weather zone 625, covering the south central
  Oregon desert and BLM land in eastern Lake and western Harney
  Counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening.

* MINIMUM HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.

* DURATION...3 to 8 hours Friday and Saturday afternoon and
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fire weather threat will decrease
  overnight with increasing humidities and lighter winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s 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.

&&

$$


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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...Critical fire weather conditions continue through the
weekend...

.Hot, dry and windy conditions will peak this afternoon and
Saturday east of the Cascades and potions of northern California.
Humidities nudge higher on Sunday, although winds and low
rhs may still meet red flag criteria.

CAZ285-ORZ624-250815-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260726T0400Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624...

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


* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire weather zone 624 covering the
  Klamath Basin and Fremont-Winema National Forest. In California,
  fire weather zone 285 covering Modoc County except for Surprise
  Valley. The areas of concern shrink southern portions of fwz 624
  Sunday.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  Friday and Saturday and 35 mph Sunday.

* MINIMUM HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. Humidities rise slightly on
  Sunday.

* DURATION...3 to 8 hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon
  and evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fire weather threat will decrease
  overnight with increasing humidities and lighter winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...Critical fire weather conditions continue through the
weekend...

.Hot, dry and windy conditions will peak this afternoon and
Saturday east of the Cascades and potions of northern California.
Humidities nudge higher on Sunday, although winds and low
rhs may still meet red flag criteria.

CAZ280-281-250300-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260725T0300Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-
110 PM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND
281...

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREA...Mostly the Shasta and Scott valleys of Fire
  Weather Zones 280 and 281, but also portions of the Klamath
  National Forest.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph.

* MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* DURATION...3 to 7 hours Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.

Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

CAZ270-278-NVZ458-260400-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS
OF NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...

* CHANGES...Reduced duration of Red Flag hours. Added overnight
  recoveries to the humidity section.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
  California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County,
  including the Biscar Fire, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe
  County, including the Macy Fire.

* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 10 percent Friday though
  Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through
  Monday morning.

* Duration...3 to 7 hours Friday and Saturday afternoon. 3 to 6
  hours Sunday afternoon.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
  responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

NVZ420-260400-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
249 AM PDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE
SIERRA FRONT...

* CHANGES...Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
  Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 8 to 14 percent Friday through
  Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through
  Monday morning.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday through Sunday.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
  responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

&&

$$

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