Fire Weather Watch Extended Through Monday Evening in Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service has extended the Fire Weather Watch for parts of Northern California, now in effect until 8 p.m. Monday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET
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Aug 29, 2026, 4:51 p.m. ET
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County, effective from noon to 8 p.m. PDT on August 31, 2026. The watch was issued at 1:33 p.m. PDT on August 29.
The watch covers five zones, including the Shasta Valley, Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East, south to Mt Shasta, Modoc County except for the Surprise Valley, the Klamath Basin, and the Fremont-Winema National Forest. According to the National Weather Service, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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. The National Weather Service advises residents to follow all fire restrictions, avoid activities that could cause sparks, and prepare a go kit with important documents and essentials. They also recommend filling vehicle fuel tanks and visiting ready.gov/kit for more information. Forecast updates and a possible upgrade to a Red Flag Warning are available at weather.gov/medford.
The watch expires at 8 p.m. PDT on August 31, 2026.
Aug 29, 2026, 4:45 p.m. ET
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service Medford OR has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County, effective from noon to 8 p.m. PDT on August 31, 2026. The watch, issued August 29, warns that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
The watch covers five zones, including the Shasta Valley, Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East, south to Mt Shasta, Modoc County except for the Surprise Valley, Klamath Basin, and the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Residents are advised to follow all fire restrictions, avoid activities that could cause sparks, and prepare a go kit. A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time, which could promote rapid spread of wildfires that could become life-threatening.
The watch expires at 8 p.m. PDT on August 31, 2026.
Aug 29, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ETFirst report
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service Medford OR has issued a Fire Weather Watch for August 31, 2026, from noon to 8 PM PDT, affecting the Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County, according to an official record. The watch also covers the Shasta Valley, Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East, south to Mt Shasta, Modoc County except for the Surprise Valley, Klamath Basin, and the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
The watch warns that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The NWS advises following all fire restrictions, avoiding activities that could cause sparks, and preparing a go kit. A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time, which could promote rapid wildfire spread and become life-threatening. The watch was issued on August 29, 2026, and may be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
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