06/17/2026
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels can create many firestarts. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack.
* AFFECTED AREA...
The majority of Siskiyou and Modoc Counties.
* THUNDERSTORMS will be Moving north around 20 to 25 mph and will be a mix of dry and wet thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS can Gust up to 35 mph.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare 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.
Please use caution when camping and recreating on the Modoc National Forest. Please be sure to secure all towing chains and that your vehicles are well maintained before stating your adventure.
is one less wildfire.
