URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 105 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 CAZ285-ORZ624-111300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260713T0400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 105 PM PDT Fri Jul 10 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624... * 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...10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to ease overnight and recoveries will be in the good (Saturday morning) to moderate range (Sunday/Monday mornings). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
