Red Flag Warning Issued for Modoc County: High Fire Danger Expected
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Modoc County (excluding Surprise Valley) from 1 PM PDT today until 7 PM PDT Friday due to high winds and low humidity, increasing fire danger.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Modoc County, excluding the Surprise Valley, effective from 1 PM PDT today, October 8, until 7 PM PDT on Friday, October 9.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued this warning due to weather conditions that will promote rapid fire spread. The affected area includes Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County. Winds are expected from the west at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. Minimum afternoon humidity will be around 15 percent.
Impacts include rapid spread of any fires that develop. Residents are advised to follow all fire restrictions. Information on local fire restrictions and emergency alert sign-ups can be found at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. Sign up for your county's emergency alert system and familiarize yourself with your emergency plan. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. Listen to emergency services for updates.
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