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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 6:45 PM Jul. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, the southeastern portion of Fire Weather Zone 624 covering the Fremont National Forest and all of Fire Weather Zone 625, covering the South Central Oregon deserts and BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney counties. * WINDS...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with around 30 mph. * MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 14 percent. * DURATION...3 to 7 hours. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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