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Red Flag Warning 16, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this red flag warning at Jul 5, 2021, 2:46 PM PDT for 4 counties in Oregon; Modoc County, Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jul 6, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 6 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 5, 2021, 2:46 PM PDT (21:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 6, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 6, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Siskiyou County, CA, Harney County, OR, Jackson County, OR, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 131 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2:43 PM PDT | TSTM WND GST 43 | 1 Wsw Frenchglen, OR | MESONET STATION FGFO3 FRENCHGLEN. |
| Jul 6, 4:01 PM PDT | TSTM WND GST 41 | 38 Wsw Fields, OR | MESONET STATION OD111 10.9 N CATNIP MOUNTAIN (ODOT). |
| Jul 6, 4:49 PM PDT | TSTM WND GST 51 | 15 W Fields, OR | MESONET STATION BQFO3 BASQUE HILLS. |
| Jul 6, 4:53 PM PDT | TSTM WND GST 46 | 5 E Burns, OR | ASOS STATION KBNO BURNS. |
| Jul 6, 7:01 PM PDT | TSTM WND GST 48 | Riley, OR | MESONET STATION OD102 RILEY (ODOT). |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 134 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
- 1966 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
128 WWUS86 KMFR 052146 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 246 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021 CAZ284-285-061130- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0011.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210706T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 246 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 285... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: For Today, in Northern CA, portions of Fire Weather Zones 284 and 285, including portions of the Modoc National Forest and the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge, and the communities of Tionesta, Canby, and Alturas. For Tuesday, in Northern CA, most of Fire Weather Zone 285 and Eastern 284, including portions of the Modoc and Klamath National Forests and the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge, and the communities of Tulelake, Tionesta, Canby, and Alturas * Wind: Today, southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tuesday, Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph * Humidity: As low as 8 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ ORZ624-625-061130- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0011.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 246 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In South Central OR...Southeast Fire Weather Zone 624 and extreme Western 625, including portions of the Fremont- Winema National Forest, and the communities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley, Bly, and Bonanza. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. In South Central OR...Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
6 follow-up statements
376 WWUS86 KMFR 060342 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 842 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021 CAZ284-285-ORZ624-625-061200- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 842 PM PDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA, most of Fire Weather Zone 285 and Eastern 284, including portions of the Modoc and Klamath National Forests and the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge, and the communities of Tulelake, Tionesta, Canby, and Alturas. In South Central OR...Southeast Fire Weather Zone 624 and extreme Western 625, including portions of the Fremont- Winema National Forest, and the communities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley, Bly, and Bonanza. * Wind: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity: As low as 8 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
348 WWUS86 KMFR 061113 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 413 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...Gusty Wind and Low RH This Afternoon Into This Evening... .Low pressure centered offshore will move northward today causing an increase in southerly winds across the area. These southerly winds will become moderate to strong and gusty this afternoon. Along with low RH, these winds will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. CAZ284-285-ORZ624-625-062315- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 413 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 285 IN CALIFORNIA AND FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625 IN OREGON... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: - In Northern CA...Most of 284 Fire Weather Zone and all of Fire Weather Zone 285. I - In South Central OR...Most of Fire Weather Zone 624 and portions of Fire Weather Zone 625. * Wind: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to as high as 40 mph. * Humidity: 7 to 14 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ BTL Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
753 WWUS86 KMFR 061121 CCA RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Medford OR 421 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...Gusty Wind and Low RH This Afternoon Into This Evening... .Low pressure centered offshore will move northward today causing an increase in southerly winds across the area. These southerly winds will become moderate to strong and gusty this afternoon. Along with low RH, these winds will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. CAZ284-285-ORZ624-625-062315- /O.COR.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 421 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 285 IN CALIFORNIA AND FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625 IN OREGON... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: - In Northern CA...Most of 284 Fire Weather Zone and all of Fire Weather Zone 285. I - In South Central OR...Most of Fire Weather Zone 624 and portions of Fire Weather Zone 625. * Wind: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to as high as 40 mph. * Humidity: 7 to 14 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. $$ BTL Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
042 WWUS86 KMFR 061459 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 759 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...Gusty Wind and Low RH This Afternoon Into This Evening... .Low pressure centered offshore will move northward today causing an increase in southerly winds across the area. These southerly winds will become moderate to strong and gusty this afternoon. Along with low RH, these winds will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. ORZ622-070300- /O.EXA.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Eastern Rogue Valley- 759 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 622, including the communities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Central Point, White City, and Eagle Point. * Wind: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: 13 to 16 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. $$ CAZ284-285-ORZ624-625-070300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.210706T2100Z-210707T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 759 AM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284...285...624 AND 625... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: - In Northern CA Fire Zones...Most of 284 Fire Weather Zone and all of Fire Weather Zone 285, including portions of the Modoc and Klamath National Forests, the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge, and portions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. - In South Central OR...Most of Fire Weather Zone 624 and portions of Fire Weather Zone 625, including portions of the Fremont- Winema National Forest. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity: 7 to 14 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
905 WWUS86 KMFR 062151 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 251 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...Gusty Wind and Low RH This Afternoon Into This Evening... .Low pressure centered offshore will move northward today causing an increase in southerly winds across the area. These southerly winds will become moderate to strong and gusty this afternoon. Along with low RH, these winds will increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. CAZ284-285-ORZ624-071415- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0012.210708T2100Z-210709T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 251 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284... 285 AND 624... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284...285 AND 624... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: For the Red Flag Warning, - In Northern CA Fire Zones...Most of 284 Fire Weather Zone and all of Fire Weather Zone 285, including portions of the Modoc and Klamath National Forests, the Clear Lake Wildlife Refuge, and portions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. - In South Central OR...Most of Fire Weather Zone 624 and portions of Fire Weather Zone 625, including portions of the Fremont- Winema National Forest. and portions of Fire Weather Zone 625, including portions of the Fremont- Winema National Forest. For the Fire Weather Watch, -In Northern CA Fire Zones...Most of 285 Fire Weather Zone and the Northeast part of Fire Weather Zone 284 including, Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge, Modoc National Forest, and Lava Beds National Monument. -In South Central OR...Southern Fire Weather Zone 624, including the Fremont National Forest. * Wind: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity: 6 to 14 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation 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. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. 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. && $$ ORZ622-070300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ Eastern Rogue Valley- 251 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Southwest OR...Fire Weather Zone 622, including the communities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Central Point, White City, and Eagle Point. * Wind: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: 13 to 16 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation 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. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. 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. $$ ORZ625-070300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 251 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In South Central OR...Fire Weather Zone 625 including portions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity: 9 to 11 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
734 WWUS86 KMFR 070259 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 759 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 CAZ284-285-ORZ624-072200- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0012.210708T2100Z-210709T0300Z/ Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 759 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284...285 AND 624... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284...285 AND 624... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and high fire danger will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA Fire Zones...284...285. In South Central OR Fire Zone....624. * Wind: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity: 6 to 14 percent. * Additional Details: The air mass will also be very dry and unstable above the surface leading to a moderate to high probability of plume growth on new and existing fires. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation 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. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. 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. && $$ ORZ622-070400- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ Eastern Rogue Valley- 759 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622... Humidities are rising and winds are diminishing over the area. $$ ORZ625-070400- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210707T0300Z/ South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties- 759 PM PDT Tue Jul 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 625... Humidities are rising and winds are diminishing over the area. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.