Fire Weather Watch issued August 19 at 11:53AM PDT until August 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley; Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta; Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
AFFECTED AREA
In California… Fire weather zones 281, 284 and 285.
WIND
South to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph possible.
HUMIDITY
Minimum humidity 12 to 17 percent.
DETAILED URL
View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Instructions
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.