UPDATE: Fire weather watch for Modoc County for Friday - increased fire danger

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At 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Medford OR issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Friday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley.

Winds are forecasted to be southwest 12 to 17 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph and humidity 7 to 12%.

"Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly," explains the NWS.

This watch is in effect until Friday at 8 p.m.

According to the NWS, a fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published July 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM.