Red Flag Warning issued Saturday for quad county area
/A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties.
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 PM TO 9:00 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG, GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 284, 285, 624, AND 625.
The National Weather Service in Medford, Ore. has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT Saturday, June 5, 2021. Due in part to, gusty winds, low relative humidity.
Strong and gusty winds will be west to northwest Saturday afternoon and evening behind a dry cold front. With high fire danger and low relative humidity, this will lead to the potential for the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, and Siskiyou Counties for Saturday afternoon and evening. (Click to enlarge)
Impacts
Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and High fire danger will lead to the potential for the rapid spread of any new or existing fires.
Affected Areas in Northern CA
Northeastern portions of FWZ284 and all except the southwestern portion of FWZ285. This includes the Modoc National Forest, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Wildlife Refuges, Lava Beds National Monument, and the communities of Tulelake, Goose Lake, New Pine Creek, Davis Creek, Canby, Alturas, and the Warner Mountains.
Affected Areas in Southern OR
In South Central OR Fire Zones FWZ624 mainly east of Highway 97 and FWZ 625. This includes much of the Fremont-Winema National Forest and the communities of Klamath Falls, Sprague River, Silver Lake, Fort Rock, Paisley, Lakeview, and Adel.
Winds: West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
Minimum Relative Humidity: 7 to 15 percent.
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