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Issued: 8:47 PM Jul. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 621, 623, 624, AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the potential for numerous new fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 280, 281, 282, 284, and 285. This includes all of Siskiyou and Modoc counties. In Oregon...Fire weather zones 621, 623, 624, and 625. This includes Fremont and Winema National Forest, and The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorm activity with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts around 40 to 60 mph are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * 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 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. &&
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