Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
159 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690...
...15-35% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LIGHTNING WEDNESDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
ORZ689-690-301200-
/O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0001.250730T1800Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.FW.A.0001.250731T0600Z-250731T1800Z/
Northern Willamette National Forest-
Southern Willamette National Forest-
159 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690...
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up
to 35 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes
by.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire
spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result
in numerous fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
ORZ616-301200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T0300Z-250731T1800Z/
Umpqua Basin-
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 616...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire Weather zone 616.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with
abundant lightning are possible. Storms are likely to be wet,
but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* 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 packed 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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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
CAZ280-281-284-301200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0009.250731T2100Z-250801T0600Z/
Western Klamath National Forest-
Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-
Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt
Shasta-
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280,
281, AND 284...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 280, 281, AND 284...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, all of Fire weather zones 280,
281 and 284.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms with
abundant lightning are expected, with another day of scattered
coverage possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you have not packed 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.
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.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
ORZ623>625-301200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T0600Z-250801T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0012.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont-
Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623,
624, AND 625...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...For the warning on Tuesday, the eastern portion
of Fire Weather zone 623 in Klamath County and all of Fire
weather zones 624 and 625. For the warning on Wednesday, this
includes all of Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. For the
overnight period Wednesday night, the focus for concern is
across the northern portions of these zones, roughly north of a
line from Crater Lake to Summer Lake and into southern FWZ 625.
For the watch on Thursday, all of Fire weather zones 623, 624,
625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning
is expected today, with scattered to widespread thunderstorms
expected on Wednesday. Another day of scattered coverage is
possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?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.
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.
If you have not packed 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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
ORZ617-301200-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T0600Z-250731T1800Z/
Umpqua National Forest-
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 617.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms with
abundant lightning are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Scattered thunderstorms may continue during the overnight hours
into Thursday morning. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you have not packed 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.
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.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
CAZ285-301200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0009.250731T2100Z-250801T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0012.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
1246 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
285...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 285...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 285.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning
are expected today and Wednesday. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms are possible earlier in the morning hours (between
0400-1100) on Wednesday, but the greatest coverage of storms is
expected during the afternoon/evening hours. Another day of
scattered coverage is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely
to be wet, but lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores
are possible, and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you have not packed 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.
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.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
431 AM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY
THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
WAZ696-300000-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.A.0007.250730T2000Z-250731T0400Z/
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
431 AM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS
WITH ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696...
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696).
* Timing: Wednesday afternoon and evening.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.
* Temperatures: 80-90 degrees.
* Lightning: Isolated dry thunderstorms.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any
thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite
a distance from the core of the storm.
* Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions Wednesday afternoon
and evening may lead to rapid fire growth on any new or existing
fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms will lead to the potential for
new fire starts. Gusty winds with thunderstorms may result in
rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
.Elevated fire weather concerns due to thunderstorms and
continued hot and dry conditions through midweek. While these
storms may produce wetting rains, there is still high confidence
in the probability of isolated dry thunderstorms embedded both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime RHs will be in the teens to low
20s. Gusty and erratic winds can occur around thunderstorms with
gusts up to 45-60 mph.
ORZ704-292315-
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0008.250730T2000Z-250731T1800Z/
Northern Deschutes National Forest-
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
OR704...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 704 Northern Deschutes
National Forest.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning as
well as 10-35% chances of dry isolated storms embedded.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45-60 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
.Elevated fire weather concerns due to thunderstorms and
continued hot and dry conditions through midweek. While these
storms may produce wetting rains, there is still high confidence
in the probability of isolated dry thunderstorms embedded both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime RHs will be in the teens to low
20s. Gusty and erratic winds can occur around thunderstorms with
gusts up to 45-60 mph.
WAZ695-292315-
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0008.250730T2000Z-250731T0600Z/
East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains-
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
WA695...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South
Central Cascade Mountains.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning as
well as 10-35% chances of dry isolated storms embedded.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40-55 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING...
.Elevated fire weather concerns due to thunderstorms and
continued hot and dry conditions through midweek. While these
storms may produce wetting rains, there is still high confidence
in the probability of isolated dry thunderstorms embedded both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime RHs will be in the teens to low
20s. Gusty and erratic winds can occur around thunderstorms with
gusts up to 45-60 mph.
ORZ700-705-292315-
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0008.250730T2000Z-250731T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0009.250729T2100Z-250730T0600Z/
Central Mountains of Oregon-Southern Deschutes National Forest-
946 PM PDT Mon Jul 28 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR697,
OR698, OR700, AND OR705...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
OR700 AND OR705...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning as
well as 10-40% chances of dry isolated storms embedded.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45-60 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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