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Red Flag Warning 24, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this red flag warning at Aug 6, 2017, 2:30 PM PDT for 7 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Aug 7, 2017, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 6, 2017, 2:30 PM PDT (21:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 7, 2017, 12:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Aug 7, 2017, 8:49 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Douglas County, OR, Harney County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Josephine County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR, Lane County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 84 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2593 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 4 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
850 WWUS86 KMFR 062130 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 CAZ280>282-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...AND 282... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...AND 282... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...AND 282... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 280...281 and 282, including the Klamath and Shasta National Forests. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ284-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284 including the Klamath National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ621-623-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ Siskiyou Mountains-Southern Oregon Cascades- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zones 621 and 623, including the Siskiyou and Cascade mountains. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ285-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 284 and 285, including the Klamath and Modoc National Forests. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard && $$ ORZ624-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. * Affected area for Watch on Monday: In Southern Oregon...All of Fire Weather Zone 624 to include the Fremont-Winema National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. && $$ ORZ622-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Eastern Rogue Valley- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE HIGHER TERRAIN AREAS OF FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE HIGHER TERRAIN AREAS OF FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 622, including all of the higher terrain of Jackson county, and Ashland. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ617-071345- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0017.170807T1800Z-170808T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Umpqua National Forest- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 617, including the Cascades and Cascade foothills of Douglas County. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. && $$ ORZ625-071345- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Monday. * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...fire weather zone 625 * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. && $$ ORZ620-071345- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley- 230 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR SOUTHEASTERN FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...Southeastern fire weather zone 620 mainly east of Highway 199. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD 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. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/medford
4 follow-up statements
693 WWUS86 KMFR 070319 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 CAZ280>282-071530- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and no longer poses an immediate threat, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 280...281 and 282, including the Klamath and Shasta National Forests. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time.| A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ621-623-071530- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Siskiyou Mountains-Southern Oregon Cascades- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621 AND 623... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and no longer poses an immediate threat, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zones 621 and 623, including the Siskiyou and Cascade mountains. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ284-071530- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and no longer poses an immediate threat, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284 including the Klamath National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ624-071530- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and no longer poses an immediate threat, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...All of Fire Weather Zone 624 to include the Fremont-Winema National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. && $$ CAZ285-071530- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170807T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and no longer poses an immediate threat, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. && $$ ORZ622-071530- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Eastern Rogue Valley- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 622, including all of the higher terrain of Jackson county, and Ashland. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. $$ ORZ625-071530- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... * Affected area: In South Central OR...All of Fire Weather Zone 625 south of Summer Lake. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ ORZ617-071530- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Umpqua National Forest- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 617, including the Cascades and Cascade foothills of eastern Douglas County. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ ORZ620-071530- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley- 819 PM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Southeastern fire weather zone 620 mainly east of Highway 199. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
053 WWUS86 KMFR 071052 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 CAZ280>282-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 280...281 and 282, including the Klamath and Shasta National Forests. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. $$ ORZ621>623-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Siskiyou Mountains-Eastern Rogue Valley-Southern Oregon Cascades- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621...622 AND 623... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621...622 AND 623... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zones 621, 622, and 623, including the Siskiyou and Cascade mountains, all of the higher terrain of Jackson county, and Ashland. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. $$ CAZ284-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284 including the Klamath National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. $$ ORZ624-625-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...All of Fire Weather Zone 624 to include the Fremont-Winema National Forest and all of Fire Weather Zone 625 south of Summer Lake. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ ORZ617-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Umpqua National Forest- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 617, including the Cascades and Cascade foothills of eastern Douglas County. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ CAZ285-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.170807T1900Z-170808T0500Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. $$ ORZ620-080000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley- 352 AM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Southeastern fire weather zone 620 mainly east of Highway 199. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
900 WWUS86 KMFR 072116 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 CAZ280>282-081315- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281 AND 282... ... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: All of Fire Weather Zones 280...281 and 282. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time.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. && $$ ORZ621>623-081315- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Siskiyou Mountains-Eastern Rogue Valley-Southern Oregon Cascades- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621...622 AND 623... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621...622 AND 623... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 621...622 AND 623... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: All of Fire Weather Zones 621 and 623. For Fire Weather Zone 622, all but the northwestern portions through this evening and for Tuesday. On Wednesday, all of Fire Weather Zone 622. Thunderstorms are likely to push off the higher terrain on Tuesday and again Wednesday, affecting the foothills and valley locations in Fire Weather Zone 622. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time.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. && $$ CAZ284-081315- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: All of Fire Weather Zone 284. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time.Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ617-081315- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Umpqua National Forest- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 617... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: In Fire Weather Zone 617, including the Cascades and Cascade foothills of eastern Douglas County through this evening. On Tuesday, eastern portions of Fire Weather Zone 617 and on Wednesday all portions of Fire Weather Zone 617. Thunderstorms are likely to push off the higher terrain on Tuesday and moreso on Wednesday, affecting the foothill locations in Fire Weather Zone 617. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ624-081315- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...All of Fire Weather Zone 624 to include the Fremont-Winema National Forest through this evening. On Tuesday, southern portions of Fire Weather Zone 624 and on Wednesday, all of Fire Weather Zone 624. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ620-081315- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0018.170808T1800Z-170809T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been and is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Southern portions of Fire Weather Zone 620 Tuesday, all of Fire Weather Zone 620 on Wednesday. Thunderstorms are likely to push off the higher terrain Tuesday and again Wednesday, affecting valley locations in Fire Weather Zone 620. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ625-081315- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: In Southern Oregon...All of Fire Weather Zone 625 south of Summer Lake through this evening. On Wednesday, portions of Fire Weather Zone 625 south of Paisley. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ285-081315- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0019.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * Affected area: All of Fire Weather Zone 285, including the Modoc National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ616-619-081315- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Umpqua Basin-Western Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest- 216 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 616 AND 619... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected area: All of Fire Weather Zone 619. In Fire Weather Zone 616, from Roseburg south and eastern portions of the Fire Weather Zone 616. Thunderstorms are likely to push off the higher terrain on Wednesday, affecting valley locations in Fire Weather Zone 616. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/medford
261 WWUS86 KMFR 080349 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 CAZ280>282-284-081600- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Western Klamath National Forest- Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley-Shasta- Trinity National Forest in Siskiyou County- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...282 AND 284... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...282 AND 284... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280...281...282 AND 284... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and is no longer producing abundant lightning, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zones 280...281...282 and 284, including all of Siskiyou county and the Klamath and Shasta National Forests. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ617-621>623-081600- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Umpqua National Forest-Siskiyou Mountains-Eastern Rogue Valley- Southern Oregon Cascades- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617...621...622 AND 623... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617...621...622 AND 623... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617...621...622 AND 623... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and is no longer producing abundant lightning, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622 and 623, including the Klamath, Rogue River- Siskiyou, Umpqua, and Fremont-Winema National Forests. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ624-081600- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and is no longer producing abundant lightning, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In South Central OR...Southern and western Fire Weather Zone 624, including the Fremont-Winema National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ ORZ625-081600- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and is no longer producing abundant lightning, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In South Central OR...Fire Weather Zone 625 south of Paisley. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ CAZ285-081600- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170808T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0019.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... Thunderstorm activity has diminished and is no longer producing abundant lightning, therefore the National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this evening. * Affected area: In Northern CA...All of Fire Weather Zone 285 including Modoc National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger may result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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. && $$ ORZ620-081600- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0025.170808T1900Z-170809T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Western Rogue Basin including the Illinois Valley- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 620... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 620 south of Grants Pass, including the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger could result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Scattered thunderstorms combined with dry fuels create conditions where many fire starts may occur in a short period of time. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. $$ ORZ616-619-081600- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0020.170809T1900Z-170810T0500Z/ Umpqua Basin-Western Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest- 849 PM PDT Mon Aug 7 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 616 AND 619... * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Eastern and southeastern Fire Weather Zone 616, and Fire Weather Zone 619 south and east of Agness. * Impacts...Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Even with some rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. * Thunderstorms...Scattered thunderstorms with lightning activity level of 3. Fire crews should be aware that gusty and shifting winds are possible in and around thunderstorms. * View the hazard area in detail at http://weather.gov/medford/hazard 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. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Aug 6, 9:26 AM PDT, 5 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 9:26 AM PDT, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Medford OR
926 AM PDT Sun Aug 6 2017
.DISCUSSION...Morning update. Todays forecast challenge will be not
reacting to yesterday's thunderstorm non event in the other
direction. Unlike yesterday the edge of the clearing is near the
oregon-California state line, and models are handling this well and
showing this line to continue to move north during the day. This
will allow heating and we should actually reach convective
temperature today, especially in Northern California and the
southern Cascades. Sven
.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...There is good to very good model agreement
into Thursday. The pattern will be persistent with a rex block of
weak but broad low pressure aloft over northern California and a
ridge extending from the offshore waters into British Columbia.
Increasing amounts of moisture rotating around the low into our
area will bring a trend of increasing coverage of mainly afternoon
and evening convective showers and thunderstorms through
Wednesday.
The adjustments made to the previous forecast are mainly a fine
tuning of temperatures, winds, and the probability of
thunderstorms. Temperatures during the next week will be several
degrees above normal, consistently similar to the hot inland
readings of yesterday...which were around 10 to 20 degrees lower
than during the peak of the heat wave last Wednesday. Northerly
winds will be persistent at the coast as will areas of mainly
night and morning low clouds and fog.
Both smoke and high clouds hindered heating on Saturday, which
limited convective development to a few very light convective
showers. The scattered to broken coverage of high clouds early
this morning is expected to continue into Monday. But, there will
be more available moisture and a closer proximity of the trough
today which will result in a higher probability of showers and
thunderstorms today than yesterday. The region with the highest
probability of seeing thunderstorms is once again northern
California with a secondary focus for the southern Oregon Cascades
and near the Klamath/Lake County border. Thunderstorms are likely
to form over the higher terrain and will be very slow
moving...generally tracking from northeast to southwest at less
than 10 mph. The slow movement will increase rainfall amounts
under thunderstorms, but the lightning will bring the threat of
new wildfires.
On Monday, greater forcing and increasing moisture will bring an
increased probability of thunderstorms forming in southern Oregon
as well as northern California. There will also be a stronger east
to northeast steering flow that will back a bit to north to northeast
in the evening and increase the probability of thunderstorms
moving off the mountains out over valleys.
Conditions on Tuesday through Thursday will be similar, though
with a trend back toward weaker steering winds aloft...remaining
northeast on Tuesday then southeast on Wednesday and Thursday.
Beyond Thursday, model differences increase regarding the extent
to which a broad upper trough in the Gulf of Alaska will begin to
affect our weather and bring a progression to the stagnant
pattern. The GFS shows more influence from the trough and would
bring a marine influenced southwesterly flow late in the week.
This would not change temperatures much, but would reduce
available moisture and with it the threat of thunderstorms.
&&
.AVIATION...06/12Z TAF CYCLE...VFR will prevail today over
areas inland from the coast except for areas of MVFR visibility in
smoke near wildfires. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will
develop this afternoon and evening, mostly from the Siskiyous south
and Cascades east, but some isolated thunderstorms may make it to
the Oregon west side. Stratus with MVFR Cigs has moved into the
north coast and will remain much of today. Further south over the
southern Curry coast, stratus and fog with LIFR Cigs/Vis will
gradually burn off later this morning. -Wright
&&
.MARINE...Updated 215 AM PDT Sunday 6 August 2017...North winds and
seas will remain relatively light today. As low pressure moves
inland and the offshore high pressure strengthens tomorrow, north
winds and the associated seas will increase and get very near small
craft advisory levels. These marginal conditions continue for much
of the upcoming week. Confidence in this is not high, but a small
craft advisory for winds and/or seas may eventually be needed this
week south of Cape Blanco. To the north, fairly benign and typical
summertime winds and seas are expected. -Wright
&&
.FIRE WEATHER...Updated 245 AM Sunday 6 August, 2017...Low
pressure centered off the northern California coast this morning
will gradually move inland right over us today and then remain in
the area through much of the upcoming week. Three ingredients are
required for thunderstorms in our area: moisture, instability, and
trigger. For the most part, moisture will be sufficient for
thunderstorms over most of our area through the upcoming week.
Instability will also generally be sufficient all week inland from
the coast, but it will vary based on cloud cover, smoke cover, and
the corresponding surface heating or lack thereof. Regarding
trigger, the mountains often serve as their own trigger, so it's
likely that thunderstorms will occur in the mountains almost every
day this week. Over the valleys, shortwaves are generally required
to initiate and sustain convection, and those will be more difficult
to predict. That said, models do indicate numerous such disturbances
rotating around the upper low this week.
For today, conditions line up best for thunderstorms over our
California zones. Given a weak south to southeast steering flow as
well as local forcing, it's also reasonable to assume storms may
find their way into the Cascades in Oregon today. These storms will
be slow movers, especially over California, so they will be capable
of heavy rain. However, lightning often strikes well outside the
rain core, and given the tinder dry fuel conditions, new fire starts
would be expected despite the rain. Thus, red flag warnings remain
in place for these locations today.
On Monday, the general setup remains largely the same, but moisture
increases, and there looks to be more in the way of forcing. This
should lead to greater coverage of storms. The steering flow also
takes on a bit more of an easterly component, which may help to
drive a few storms off the terrain and out across the west side.
Fire weather watches currently cover all this potential for Monday.
For the remainder of the week, the low is expected to wobble over
our area. The movement of closed lows is notoriously difficult to
predict, but all guidance suggests the continued potential for
scattered thunderstorms over much of our area through at least
Thursday. The focus would be over the mountains and east side, but
the west side may also see storms at times. It's also not out of the
question that storms continue into the night or make it out to the
coast at times. Again, the specifics of these outbreaks will be
difficult to predict more than a day or two in advance, but suffice
it to say that we will be in a potentially critical fire weather
pattern through much of the upcoming week. -Wright
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Red Flag Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
evening for ORZ624.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for ORZ624.
Red Flag Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
evening for ORZ621-623.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for ORZ621-623.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for ORZ617.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for ORZ622.
CA...Red Flag Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
evening for CAZ280>282.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for CAZ280>282.
Red Flag Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this
evening for CAZ284-285.
Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for CAZ284-285.
Pacific Coastal Waters...None.
DW/TRW/The office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2:30 PM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | MFR | Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath | 24 hr |
| Aug 6, 2:35 PM PDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 41 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.