WWUS86 KMFR 091959
RFWMFR

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1259 PM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026


CAZ285-ORZ624-101200-
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/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The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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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