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Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 9:11AM PDT until October 9

Affecting Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley

In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley

Likely impact; effects through 10:00 AM.

Do not burn anything outdoors. Monitor official channels and be prepared to leave quickly if ordered.

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The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Fire weather zone 285. This includes
Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County.

* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon humidity of around 15 percent.

* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 9:11AM PDT until October 9

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