URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
451 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
ORZ624-625-040200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0004.250703T2100Z-250704T0300Z/
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
451 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS 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 today.
* IMPACTS...Given the long stretch of dry and hot and very
conditions, lightning efficiency will be moderate for new fire
starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Today, the Red Flag covers portions of fire
zones 624 and 625, roughly north of highway 140 and east of
highway 97.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms
across the region.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can
travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused
it.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some storms could be dry with gusty
outflows. Also, thunderstorms could continue into Thursday
night and early Friday morning. Any overnight storms are more
likely to produce significantly less precipitation, or be
completely dry.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
CAZ278-NVZ420-421-423-429-458-040700-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0006.250703T1900Z-250704T0700Z/
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
Northern Washoe County-
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA
INCLUDING THE BASIN AND RANGE, EASTERN LASSEN, ALPINE AND NORTHERN
MONO COUNTIES...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County,
Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson
City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far
Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern
Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon,
and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West
Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral
Counties and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
mph with wind prone areas gusting up to 45 mph.
* Humidity...Relative humidity will range 10 to 15 percent
Thursday afternoon into the evening.
* Duration...There is potential for 3 to 6 hours of gusty winds
along with low relative humidity values.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
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http://weather.gov/reno
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1233 AM AKDT Thu Jul 3 2025
AKZ919-928-040000-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250704T0600Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Lower Koyukuk Valley-
1233 AM AKDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Lower Koyukuk Valley.
* TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* WINDS...East 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Lows around 60. Highs around 90.
* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be
possible.Hot and dry conditions may lead to rapid spread of
fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will
occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous
fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to
the public.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1258 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FRIDAY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY IN
SOUTHERN NEVADA FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...
NVZ461-032200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0004.250704T1800Z-250705T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
1258 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461.
* TIMING...11 AM to 8 PM PDT.
* WIND...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
146 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
UTZ492-495-032300-
/O.UPG.KSLC.FW.A.0002.250704T1800Z-250705T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.FW.W.0004.250704T1800Z-250705T0300Z/
Central Utah West Desert-Color Country West Desert-
146 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 492 AND
495...
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert
and Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are expected. A combination of strong winds...low relative
humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1138 PM AKDT Wed Jul 2 2025
AKZ931>934-938-940>946-031900-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250704T0600Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Dalton Highway Summits-Yukon Flats-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
Upper Chena River Valley-Eielson AFB and Salcha-
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-
Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-Central Interior-
1138 PM AKDT Wed Jul 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits,
Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the
Yukon River, Upper Chena River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha,
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Chatanika River Valley,
Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana and Central Interior.
* TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.
* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be
possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to rapid
spread of fires.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy winds extended peak fire conditions
through Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, especially
for fires at or above 1000 feet elevation. These winds, along
with poor RH recovery, has prompted the extension into Thursday
morning. Concerns shift to the higher terrain north and east of
Fairbanks, like the White Mountains and Fox Hills, Thursday
afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will
occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous
fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to
the public.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1225 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
NVZ425-040130-
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0003.250704T1800Z-250705T0300Z/
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-
1225 AM PDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast
Nye Counties.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will
create critical fire weather conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
117 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR IDAHO FIRE ZONE 413 FOR SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS...
IDZ413-040200-
/O.UPG.KPIH.FW.A.0002.250703T1900Z-250704T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.FW.W.0002.250703T1900Z-250704T0200Z/
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-
117 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 413...
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag
Warning for scattered thunderstorms, which is in effect from 1 PM
this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near
thunderstorms. Frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 35 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
233 PM MDT Wed Jul 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SCATTERED LIGHTNING TODAY AND TOMORROW...
.Scattered thunderstorms will develop THIS afternoon and evening
and AGAIN tomorrow afternoon and evening across southeast Oregon.
Some of the storms will contain little rainfall, gusty outflow
winds, and combined with hot temperatures and low humidity will
lead to critical fire weather conditions.
ORZ670-672-031700-
/O.NEW.KBOI.FW.W.0003.250703T2100Z-250704T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250703T0600Z/
Burns BLM-Southern Grasslands-
133 PM PDT Wed Jul 2 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM
PDT/ TONIGHT FOR LIGHTNING FOR BURNS BLM...SOUTHERN GRASSLANDS...
WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 670 AND 672...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR
LIGHTNING FOR BURNS BLM AND SOUTHERN GRASSLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 670 AND 672...
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT
Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM
and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM
PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 50 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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