Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026
CAZ285-ORZ624-101200-
/O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0002.260710T2200Z-260711T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0007.260710T1800Z-260713T0400Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest-
1259 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 285 AND 624...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Sunday.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* 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...11 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While speeds decrease overnight along with
improved overnight relative humidities, the overall fire weather
threat remains critical through the weekend.
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.
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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
953 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ420-458-100100-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0006.260710T2100Z-260711T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Northern Washoe County-
953 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 270, 278, 420,
AND 458...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 270, 278, 420 and 458.
* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 percent.
* DURATION...3 to 8 hours.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels can cause
fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
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