Red Flag Warning: Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest

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Red Flag Warning — Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds, low humidity and critically dry fuels will allow any fires that develop to spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire Weather Zone 285, including Modoc National Forest. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 624, including the Fremont National Forest in the southeast portion of the zone. * WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While speeds decrease overnight along with improved overnight relative humidities, the overall fire weather threat remains critical through the weekend.