NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 1:05PM PDT until July 12 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* 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).
Source: NWS / NOAA weather.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 501st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days