Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1031 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
PZZ370-376-231800-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0062.260723T0600Z-260723T1800Z/
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
1031 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
choppy mixed seas of 6 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...All southern Oregon waters beyond 10 nm form shore.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
830 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
PZZ540-231130-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0082.260723T2200Z-260725T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
830 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM
PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 3 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1030 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
CAZ284-285-240000-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt
Shasta-Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
1030 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 285...
* 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
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.
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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1030 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
ORZ624-625-240000-
/O.CAN.KMFR.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260723T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
1030 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625...
* FIRE WEATHER WATCH AFFECTED AREA...Nearly all areas east of
the Cascades in Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625.
* 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.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* 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.
If you have not packet your go 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.
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.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1036 AM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-232000-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0005.260724T2000Z-260726T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1036 AM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST
CALIFORNIA AND FAR NORTHWEST NEVADA...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 9 percent.
* Duration...3 to 8 hours.
* 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
