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Updated:August 22, 2026 5:45 pm PDT

Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Sat, 8/22 1:05am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: August 22, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 8/22 11:00pm 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...No changes.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, 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 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT.

* 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.
Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Modoc County

  Effective: Sat, 8/22 2:59pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: August 22, 2026 5:45 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 8/22 9:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta - Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley
 
Alert Details:
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with low RH could lead to the
rapid spread of any new or existing fires.

* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zones 284 and
285, including the Modoc National Forest.

* WIND...South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 10 to 15 percent.

* 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.