Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1159 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
CAZ280-281-ORZ621>623-241200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0019.260824T1800Z-260825T0300Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-
Siskiyou Mountains-Eastern Rogue Valley-Southern Oregon Cascades-
1159 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280, 281,
621, 622, AND 623...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire Weather Zones 280 and 281.
In Oregon...Fire Weather Zones 621, 622, and 623. In California,
this includes Scott Valley, Shasta Valley, and the Klamath River
Valley. In Oregon, this includes the Siskiyou Mountains, the
Southern Cascade Mountains, and the Rogue Valley.
* WIND...In Oregon, west to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts around 25 mph. In California, south to southwest winds 10
to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities down to 8 to 15 percent.
* 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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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
247 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
PZZ450-240600-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.260824T0100Z-260824T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday.
* 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 Eureka CA
247 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
PZZ470-240600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-260825T0100Z/
Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm-
247 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from
10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Monday.
* 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 Portland OR
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
PZZ252-253-272-273-241130-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0091.260824T0000Z-260825T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1218 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft at 7 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Monday.
* 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 Medford OR
1246 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
PZZ350-356-232330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0069.260823T1600Z-260824T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
1246 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to
8 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Highest winds and steepest seas expected
from Cape Blanco southward.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and steep seas could capsize or damage
smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
PZZ370-376-232330-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0069.260823T1600Z-260825T0300Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1246 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Highest winds and steepest seas expected
from Cape Blanco southward.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and steep seas could capsize or damage
smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1258 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026
ORZ670>672-241300-
/O.NEW.KBOI.FW.A.0010.260824T2200Z-260825T0300Z/
Burns BLM-Steens Mountain-Southern Grasslands-
1158 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR BURNS BLM...STEENS MOUNTAIN AND
SOUTHERN GRASSLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 670...671 AND
672...
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Monday afternoon
through Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM,
671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...From 3 PM PDT Monday afternoon through 8 PM PDT Monday
evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
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Air Quality Alert
ORC013-031-059-061-065-241900-
Crook-Jefferson-Umatilla-Union-Wasco-
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Madras,
Warm Springs, Culver, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton,
Athena, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Umatilla, Ukiah, Helix, La Grande,
Elgin, Union, North Powder, The Dalles, Maupin, Shaniko,
and Tygh Valley
915 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Monday.
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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