Red Flag Warning

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 902 PM PDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 281... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 281... A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 281, including the Shasta Valley. * WIND...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 12 to 17 percent. * 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.