Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Alturas CA

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
141 AM PDT Sun Jun 23 2024

CAZ285-240300-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0001.240623T1900Z-240624T0300Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
141 AM PDT Sun Jun 23 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 285...

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire Weather Zone 285,
  including a large portion of the Modoc National Forest.

* WIND...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts near 35 mph, shifting
  to the west during the evening.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
  https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot
vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause
sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions
at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less
wildfire.

Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don`t
want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit
for more information.

Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you
go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know
your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening.
Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.

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