Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 12:59PM PDT until July 12 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Sunday.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds, low humidity and
critically dry fuels will allow any fires that develop to spread
rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire Weather Zone 285,
including Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone
624, including the Fremont National Forest in the southeast
portion of the zone.
* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
* MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While speeds decrease overnight along with
improved overnight relative humidities, the overall fire weather
threat remains critical through the weekend.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
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