Red Flag Warning

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.