California Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 07/22/2026 22:30

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 10:30PM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 10:30pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...The Klamath, Shasta and Modoc National Forests in northern California, including Fire Weather Zones 284 and 285. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Instruction: 
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area.
Area Description: 
Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta; Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Medford OR