Fire Weather Watch

Locations Affected

Medford, OR ∙ Holland, OR ∙ Placer, OR ∙ Jacksonville, OR ∙ Kerby, OR ∙ Ashland, OR ∙ Redwood, OR ∙ Applegate, OR ∙ White City, OR ∙ Selma, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 208 AM PDT Fri Aug 8 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 620 AND 622... * IMPACTS...Moderate to strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Rogue Valley in Fire zone 622, this includes the communities of Medford, White City, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. In Fire weather zone 622, the Illinois Valley, including the communities of Selma, Cave Junction, O'Brien, and Takilma. * WIND...In the Rogue Valley. Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. In the Illinois Valley. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. 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. 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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