Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch issued through Sunday evening

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MEDFORD, Ore. - Gusty winds with low RH are expected Saturday and Sunday. An upper-level trough will approach the region Saturday and then pass to our north on Sunday. This will produce increased winds Saturday and Sunday afternoons, that when combined with very low relative humidities, will likely result in critical fire weather conditions in portions of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties.

Hot dry winds up to 40 MPH and humidities as low as 6 percent are expected.

Fire weather map for July 16, 2022 - https://www.weather.gov/wrh/fire?wfo=mfr

RED FLAG WARNING


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 AM PDT Sat Jul 16 2022

Modoc County
Klamath Basin
Fremont Winema National Forest

Including the cities of Alturas, Tionesta, Aidin, Warner Mountains, Lakeview, and Valley Falls.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624...

FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624...

Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires.

Affected area:

  • In Northern California: Fire Zone 285, including Alturas, Tionesta, Adin, the Warner Mountains, and significant portions of the Modoc National Forest.

  • In South Central Oregon: Southern Fire Zone 624, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, The Warner Mountains, and portions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.

Wind: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.

Humidity: 7 to 10 percent.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.

Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.

 

FIRE WEATHER WATCH


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
210 AM PDT Sat Jul 16 2022

Siskiyou County
Cascade Mountains / Mt. Shasta
South Central Oregon

Fire Zones: 284, 285, and 625
Including: Lava Beds National Monument, Modoc National Forest, Adel, Hart Mountains, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge, Alturas, Tionesta, Adin, Warner Mountains, Lakeview, Valley Falls, Warner Mountains, Fremont-Winema National Forest.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284 AND 625

Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires.

Affected area:

  • In Northern California: Eastern Fire Zone 284, including portions of Lava Beds National Monument and the Modoc National Forest.

  • In South Central Oregon: Fire Zone 625, including Adel, the Hart Mountains, and the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge.

Wind: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

Humidity: 6 to 10 percent.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens.

Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information.

 

Dry, and breezy conditions will continue through the weekend with gusty winds expected from around mid afternoon through early in the evening. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for areas east of the Cascades. Some things to consider for wildfire safety: Properly discard cigarettes, keep vehicles off of dry grass, avoid activities with open flames or sparks, and avoid power equipment that creates sparks.

What is a Red Flag Warning?

A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.  

  • If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.

  • Do not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire.

  • Extinguish all outdoor fires properly. Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Dunk charcoal in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it.

  • Never leave a fire unattended. Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.

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