Red Flag Warning Issued for Siskiyou County and Southern Oregon
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NWS Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday for fire weather zones in California and Oregon due to low humidity and gusty winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Oregon and Northern California
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Medford OR. The alert is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday for strong gusty wind and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
Fire Weather Zones 280 and 281 in California, including Scott Valley, Shasta Valley, and the Klamath River Valley. Fire Weather Zones 621, 622, and 623 in Oregon, including the Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Cascade Mountains, and the Rogue Valley.
What You Should Do
Follow all fire restrictions. Sign up for your county's emergency alert system and familiarize yourself with your emergency plan. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for fire restrictions and ready.gov/plan for more information.
Expected Conditions
In Oregon, west to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph. In California, south to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph. Daytime humidities down to 8 to 15 percent. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 11 AM PDT Monday, August 24, 2026, until 8 PM PDT Monday, August 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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