Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 3:16AM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:16am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Critical southwest to west winds and low relative humidity
this afternoon for eastern Lake County and southeastern Modoc
County...
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 285, including Canby,
Alturas, and Adin, and areas of the Warner Mountains.
* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Isolated gusts up to 45 mph are possible.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Instruction:
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Area Description:
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender: