Red Flag Warning Issued for Siskiyou and Modoc Counties
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NWS Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire weather zones 284 and 285 in California from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday due to strong winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northern California
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Medford OR. The alert is effective from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta and Modoc County except for the Surprise Valley, including fire weather zones 284 and 285 and the Modoc National Forest in California.
What You Should Do
Follow all fire restrictions. Sign up for your county's emergency alert system and familiarize yourself with your emergency plan. Listen to emergency services.
Expected Conditions
South to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph are expected. Minimum humidity will range from 10 to 17 percent. Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2 PM PDT Saturday, August 22, until 9 PM PDT Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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