Fire Weather Watch – strong winds, low humidity

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
359 AM PDT Wed Jul 31 2024

CAZ280>282-ORZ623-312300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0013.240801T2100Z-240802T0300Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta-
Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County-
Southern Oregon Cascades-
359 AM PDT Wed Jul 31 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, AND 623...

...Critical Fire weather conditions possible Thursday afternoon
and evening...

...A short wave will move along the eastern side of the high
pressure over the region. This will cause a tightening of the
pressure gradient and will enhance the winds Thursday afternoon.
With the hot, dry, conditions of the ridge dominating, these winds
will result in locally critical conditions...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ280...Fire weather zone 280.In CAZ281...
  Fire weather zone 281.In CAZ282...Fire weather zone 282.In
  ORZ623...Fire weather zone 623.

* WIND...Sustained 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent.

* DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you have not packed your evacuation 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.


Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during
the period when critical weather conditions are possible. 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.