Red Flag Warning issued for Sunday & Monday
/The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT Sunday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT Monday.
RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PDT Sat Jul 22 2023
Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest
FIRE ZONES: 624
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
AFFECTED AREA
ORZ624 - On Sunday across southeast Klamath County and southwest Lake County. On Monday for south and southeast Lake County.
WIND
Southwest around 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 30 mph.
HUMIDITY
Minimum humidity around 10 percent.
DETAILED URL
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don`t want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.
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.
A Red Flag Warning 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.
RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
252 PM PDT Sat Jul 22 2023
MODOC COUNTY
SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON DESERT
EASTERN LAKE & WESTERN HARNEY COUNTIES
FIRE ZONES: 285, 625
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 625
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
AFFECTED AREA
CAZ285 - Modoc County
ORZ625 - Southeast parts of Lake County
WIND
Southwest around 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph.
HUMIDITY
Minimum humidity around 10 to 15 percent.
DETAILED URL
View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don`t want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information.
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.
A Red Flag Warning 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.
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.