Red Flag Warning
Updated about 6 hours ago
- Details
- Red Flag Warning issued August 22 at 4:16AM PDT until August 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
- Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta; Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley
- IMPACTSGusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
- AFFECTED AREAIn California… Fire weather zones 284 and 285, including the Modoc National Forest.
- WINDSouth to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph.
- HUMIDITYMinimum humidity 10 to 15 percent.
- DETAILED URLView the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
- InstructionsFollow 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.