Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 3:29AM 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
394th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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