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Red Flag Warning

Active

Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley

Starts Sep 24, 2:00 PM PDT

Ends Sep 24, 8:00 PM PDT

Issued Sep 23, 10:43 AM PDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285.

* WIND...Southwest 12 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities of 11 to 15 percent.

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

Instructions

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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