Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
ORZ623>625-291200-
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/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0012.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250730T2100Z-250731T1800Z/
Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont-
Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624,
AND 625...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...For the warning on Tuesday, the eastern portion
of Fire Weather zone the eastern portion of Fire weather zone
623 in Klamath County and all of Fire weather zones 624 and 625.
For the Fire Weather Watch on Wednesday, this includes all of
Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. For the overnight period
Wednesday night, the focus for concern is across the northern
portions of these zones, roughly north of a line from Crater
Lake to Summer Lake.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning
are expected Tuesday. On Wednesday, scattered to widespread
thunderstorms are possible. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?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.
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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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
ORZ616-291200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T0300Z-250731T1800Z/
Umpqua Basin-
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 616...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire Weather zone 616.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with
abundant lightning are possible. Storms are likely to be wet,
but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?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.
&&
$$
Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
ORZ617-291200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250730T2100Z-250731T1800Z/
Umpqua National Forest-
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 617...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 617.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms with
abundant lightning are possible. Storms are likely to be wet,
but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause
sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire
restrictions in your area.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
ORZ623>625-291200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0007.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0012.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250730T2100Z-250731T1800Z/
Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont-
Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1259 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624,
AND 625...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. A
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...For the warning on Tuesday, the eastern portion
of Fire Weather zone the eastern portion of Fire weather zone
623 in Klamath County and all of Fire weather zones 624 and 625.
For the Fire Weather Watch on Wednesday, this includes all of
Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. For the overnight period
Wednesday night, the focus for concern is across the northern
portions of these zones, roughly north of a line from Crater
Lake to Summer Lake.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning
are expected Tuesday. On Wednesday, scattered to widespread
thunderstorms are possible. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?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.
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.
&&
$$
