Red Flag Warning

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 281...

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.

* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 281, including the Shasta Valley.

* WIND...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 12 to 17 percent.

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