Station Name: UPPER KLAMATH LAKE - RATTLESNAKE POINT FISH CAGE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,131 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Klamath County

GPS Coordinates: 42.34427778, -121.8601389

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 2:01PM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 2:01 PM
Expires: Fri July 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ281...the eastern half of Fire weather zone 281, from around Interstate 5 eastward. In CAZ284...all except for southern portions of fire weather zone 284. * WIND...South to southwest 12 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph,except south 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph in the southern Shasta Valley from Weed to Grenada. * HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

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.

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org