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Modoc County, California, Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 11, 12:52 AM PDTVersion 2 · Oct 11, 7:10 PM PDTVersion 3 · Oct 12, 7:14 PM PDT5 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Roads And Transit, Local News.
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“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV”
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California, 278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent. * DURATION...2 to 5 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
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.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:48AM PDT until October 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR”
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...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
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.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV”
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California, 278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent. * DURATION...2 to 5 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
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.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 10:42AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV”
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California, 278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent. * DURATION...2 to 5 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
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.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 9:11AM PDT until October 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR”
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
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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