Red Flag Warning Issued for Klamath Basin and Fremont-Winema National Forest
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday for strong gusty winds and low humidity in fire weather zone 624.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Klamath Basin, Oregon
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Medford OR. Effective from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT on August 22, 2026. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.
Affected Areas
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon, including Fire Weather Zone 624 and the Wrights Spring Fire.
What You Should Do
Follow all fire restrictions. Sign up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and listen to emergency services.
Expected Conditions
South to southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Minimum humidity around 12 to 18 percent. Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
Timeline
Issued August 21 at 9:30 AM PDT. Effective August 22 from 2:00 PM PDT to 9:00 PM PDT. Expires August 21 at 9:30 PM PDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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