California Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/23/2026 11:38

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 11:38AM PDT until July 24 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Mostly the Shasta and Scott valleys of Fire Weather Zones 280 and 281, but also portions of the Klamath National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 7 hours Friday afternoon. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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: 
Western Klamath National Forest; Central Siskiyou County Including Shasta Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Medford OR