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| Modoc County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 7/26 1:26am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: July 26, 2026 9:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 7/26 9:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Surprise Valley California - Eastern Lassen County - Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties - Northern Washoe County | ||
Alert
Details:
* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, including the Biscar Fire, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 11 percent. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. Information: Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. |
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| RED FLAG WARNING |
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| Modoc County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 7/26 1:19am | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: July 26, 2026 9:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Sun, 7/26 8:00pm | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley - Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest | ||
Alert
Details:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, the southeastern portions of Fire Weather Zone 624 covering the Fremont National Forest south of Summer Lake. In California, Fire Weather Zone 285 covering Modoc County except for Surprise Valley. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...8 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 7 hours. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr Information: 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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