Red Flag Warning for Modoc County CA and Southern Oregon
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NWS Medford OR has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire weather zones 285, 624, and 625 due to strong winds and low humidity from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT on August 27.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Modoc County California and Southern Oregon
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Medford OR. Effective from 2:00 PM PDT to 8:00 PM PDT on August 27, 2026. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.
Affected Areas
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley (CAZ285); Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties (southern portions of ORZ624 and ORZ625), including the Wrights Spring Fire.
What You Should Do
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. 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.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Minimum humidity 8 to 12 percent. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Timeline
Alert in effect from 2:00 PM PDT August 27, 2026 until 8:00 PM PDT August 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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