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Red Flag Warning 20, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this red flag warning at Jul 11, 2021, 8:51 PM PDT for Modoc County, California; Klamath County, Lake County, Oregon. It took effect at Jul 12, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 56 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2021, 8:51 PM PDT (03:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 12, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 14, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 56 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
Counties Modoc County, CA, Klamath County, OR, Lake County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 3.9 hours before the alert went out and 154 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3228 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -19 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
781 WWUS86 KMFR 120351 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 851 PM PDT Sun Jul 11 2021 CAZ285-121600- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0013.210712T2200Z-210713T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210712T2100Z-210713T0400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 851 PM PDT Sun Jul 11 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. * Humidity: 5 to 10 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ BTL Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
11 follow-up statements
714 WWUS86 KMFR 121053 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 353 AM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 CAZ285-130400- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210712T2100Z-210713T0400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 353 AM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Most of Fire Weather Zone 285 including the Modoc National Forest. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. * Humidity: 5 to 10 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
719 WWUS86 KMFR 122056 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 156 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ORZ624-131200- /O.EXB.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210712T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 156 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: The Bootleg Fire. * Wind: Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph into this evening. * Humidity: As low as 8 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is expected to be mainly between 2 pm and 8 pm pdt today, Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds are expected to be lighter tomorrow, and Wednesday is expected to be similar to today. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ CAZ285-130400- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210712T2100Z-210713T0400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 156 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Most of Fire Weather Zone 285 including the Modoc National Forest. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. * Humidity: 5 to 10 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
322 WWUS86 KMFR 130354 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 854 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 CAZ285-130500- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210713T0400Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 854 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... Wind gusts are diminishing and relative humidities are rising out of Red Flag Warning criteria across the Modoc this evening. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 9 PM PDT this evening. $$ ORZ624-132200- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 854 PM PDT Mon Jul 12 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions at and above the surface will support the potential for extreme fire behavior on the Bootleg Fire, primarily in the afternoon and early evening hours. The probability of plume dominated fire growth is high and locally generated erratic, gusty winds could result in problematic spot fires. * Affected area: In South Central OR...The Bootleg Fire in Fire Weather Zone 624. * Wind: Westerly winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected in the afternoon and evening hours.. * Humidity: 10 to 15 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ BTL Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
925 WWUS86 KMFR 131010 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 310 AM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ORZ624-140000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 310 AM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions at and above the surface will support the potential for extreme fire behavior on the Bootleg Fire, primarily in the afternoon and early evening. The probability of plume dominated fire growth is high and locally generated erratic, gusty winds could result in problematic spot fires. * Affected area: In South Central OR...The Bootleg Fire in Fire Weather Zone 624. * Wind: West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon and evening. * Humidity: 10 to 15 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
477 WWUS86 KMFR 132110 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 210 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ORZ624-141200- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 210 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: The Bootleg Fire. * Wind: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is expected to be mainly between 2 pm and 8 pm pdt today, and Wednesday. Winds are expected to be lighter this afternoon, and slightly stronger Wednesday afternoon and evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ CAZ285-141200- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0014.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 210 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Most of Fire Weather Zone 285 including the Modoc National Forest. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: 7 to 10 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning. && $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
318 WWUS86 KMFR 140504 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 1004 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 CAZ285-142230- /O.UPG.KMFR.FW.A.0014.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 1004 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: Most of California Fire Weather Zone 285 in Modoc County including the Modoc National Forest, and the communities of Alturas, Canby, and Likely. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: 8 to 12 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ ORZ624-142230- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 1004 PM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: The Bootleg Fire. * Wind: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is expected to be mainly between 2 pm and 8 pm PDT. Winds will be gusty in the afternoon and evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
953 WWUS86 KMFR 140928 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 228 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 CAZ285-150000- /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0015.210715T2100Z-210716T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 228 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Most of Fire Weather Zone 285 including the Modoc National Forest. * Wind: Southwest becoming west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph each afternoon and evening. * Humidity: 6 to 9 percent today and 8 to 12 percent on Thursday. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... If you have not packed your evacuation kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Plan now to avoid using equipment that could cause sparks during the period when critical weather conditions are possible. Visit weather.gov/medford/wildfire for links to fire restrictions in your area. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life- threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning. && $$ ORZ624-150000- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 228 AM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE IN FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: In South Central OR...The Bootleg Fire in Fire Weather Zone 624. * Wind: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is between 2 and 8 pm PDT. Winds will be gusty this afternoon and evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. $$ MAS Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
688 WWUS86 KMFR 142000 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 100 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 CAZ285-150300- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.A.0015.210715T2100Z-210716T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 100 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR EAST WIND WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RH RECOVERY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR EAST WIND WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RH RECOVERY THURSDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. * Impacts: East winds, poor relative humidity recovery, and critically dry vegetation will likely contribute to a significant spread of new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: 6 to 9 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ ORZ624-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 100 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE IN FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: In South Central OR...The Bootleg fire in Fire Weather Zone 624. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is between 2 and 8 pm PDT. Winds will be gusty this afternoon and evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
215 WWUS86 KMFR 142033 CCA RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Medford OR 133 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 CAZ285-150300- /O.CAN.KMFR.FW.A.0015.210715T2100Z-210716T0300Z/ /O.COR.KMFR.FW.W.0020.210714T2100Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 133 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THURSDAY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Medford has cancelled the Fire Weather Watch. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires. * Affected area: In Northern CA...Most of Fire Weather Zone 285 including the Modoc National Forest. * Wind: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Humidity: 6 to 9 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD Precautionary/preparedness actions... Avoid tossing burning cigarettes on the ground, parking hot vehicles on dry vegetation, and using equipment that can cause sparks. Follow all fire restrictions. Find links to restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Gather your fire evacuation kit now. Collect essentials you don't want to lose and prioritize your checklist. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Familiarize yourself with your evacuation plan. Where will you go? How will you get there? Who will you call to let others know your are safe? Visit ready.gov/wildfires for more information. A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a fire. It means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. These conditions promote rapid spread of fire which may become life threatening. Evacuate if ordered to, or if a fire threatens. && $$ ORZ624-150300- /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 133 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR A HAINES 6 ON THE BOOTLEG FIRE IN FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: Very dry and unstable conditions will support extreme fire behavior. Plume domination is possible with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: In South Central OR...The Bootleg fire in Fire Weather Zone 624. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 9 percent. * Additional Information: The best chance for a Haines 6 is between 2 and 8 pm PDT. Winds will be gusty this afternoon and evening. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
293 WWUS86 KMFR 150240 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 740 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 CAZ285-150345- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0300Z/ Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley- 740 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285... Breezy winds with low RH will continue for a little while longer, but RH will begin increasing shortly, allowing the critical nature of the conditions to subside. Therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ ORZ624-150500- /O.EXT.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 740 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HAINES 6 WITH EXISTING FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... * Impacts: An observed pyrocumulonimbus is ongoing with radar depicting broad rotation in the smoke column along the fire line. The very dry and unstable conditions will continue to support extreme fire behavior for a couple more hours with locally- generated erratic and gusty winds. Spotting could be problematic. * Affected area: The bootleg fire in Oregon Fire Zone 624. * Wind: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Humidity: As low as 10 percent. * View the hazard area in detail at: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
416 WWUS86 KMFR 150446 RFWMFR URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR 946 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ORZ624-150600- /O.EXP.KMFR.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210715T0500Z/ Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest- 946 PM PDT Wed Jul 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HAINES 6 WITH EXISTING FIRE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 624... Although brief periods of unstable conditions with pyrocumulus clouds are possible through Midnight, the conditions are beginning stabilize. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.