Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1138 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
CAZ280-281-240645-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260725T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0010.260724T2000Z-260725T0300Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-
1138 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND 281...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* 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.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1138 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
CAZ284-285-ORZ624-625-240645-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0010.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt
Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1138 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
284, 285, 624, AND 625...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT
Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In northern California in Fire Weather Zones
284 and 285, including the Klamath, Shasta and Modoc National
Forests. In Oregon, nearly all areas east of the Cascades,
including the Klamath Basin, Fremont-Winema National Forest
and the south central Oregon Desert including BLM land in Fire
Weather Zones 624 and 625.
* 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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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-260400-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* CHANGES...Upgraded Friday and Saturday to a Red Flag Warning.
Also issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each
afternoon.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 5 to 9 percent Friday through
Sunday.
* Duration...3 to 9 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.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
NVZ420-260400-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* 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 each afternoon.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 7 to 14 percent Friday through
Sunday.
* 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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http://weather.gov/reno
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
820 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
NVZ030-031-033-036-038-241700-
/O.NEW.KLKN.HT.Y.0003.260724T1700Z-260725T0400Z/
Humboldt-Northern Elko-Southeastern Elko-Northern Lander and
Northern Eureka-Southwest Elko-
Including the cities of Jarbidge, Crescent Valley, Golconda,
Charleston, Jiggs, Palisade, Tuscarora, Ryndon, Valmy, Owyhee,
Argenta, Battle Mountain, Emigrant Pass, Dunphy, Lee, Winnemucca,
Elko, Beowawe, Gibbs Ranch, Midas, South Fork, West Wendover,
Mountain City, Dufferena, Spring Creek, and Lamoille
820 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL
9 PM PDT FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...High temperatures 99 to 104 degrees in the valleys expected.
* WHERE...Northern Nevada.
* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT Friday morning until 9 PM PDT Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, remain in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
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BS
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
PZZ531-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0082.260723T2200Z-260724T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0084.260724T2200Z-260725T0400Z/
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge-
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and a moderate chop expected. For the
second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt and a moderate chop expected.
* WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this
evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM to 9
PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
PZZ540-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0082.260723T2200Z-260725T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
PZZ560-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260725T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to
35 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
PZZ575-240545-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0082.260723T2200Z-260725T2200Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
232 PM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1053 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
CAZ006-505-509-529-530-241200-
/O.CON.KMTR.BH.S.0018.260725T1300Z-260729T0000Z/
San Francisco-
Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Northern Monterey Bay-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
1053 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Long period SW swell will bring an increased risk of
sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will
reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing
beaches and break points.
* WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the
shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents,
and large breaking waves.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This swell is being generated by
Hurricane Fausto in the tropical Eastern Pacific.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf
and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,
surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-260400-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* CHANGES...Upgraded Friday and Saturday to a Red Flag Warning.
Also issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each
afternoon.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 5 to 9 percent Friday through
Sunday.
* Duration...3 to 9 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.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
NVZ420-260400-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0006.260726T2000Z-260727T0400Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1010 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.
* 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 each afternoon.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 7 to 14 percent Friday through
Sunday.
* 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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http://weather.gov/reno
