Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
248 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
CAZ285-100200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.261009T2000Z-261010T0200Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
248 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 285...
* 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
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1123 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-100400-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.261009T2000Z-261010T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe
County-
1123 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1123 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
CAZ274-NVZ420-421-423-429-100400-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0013.261010T1800Z-261011T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0015.261010T1800Z-261011T0400Z/
Southern Mono County-Northern Sierra Front including Carson City,
Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern
Lassen Counties-Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern
Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-West Humboldt
Basin in Pershing County-Lahontan Basin including Churchill and
Eastern Mineral Counties-
1123 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning
in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties,
421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in
Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and
Eastern Mineral Counties.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent.
* DURATION...3 to 6 hours.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry
conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can
cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
935 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
NVZ437-438-469-470-101045-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0011.261010T1800Z-261011T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0015.261010T1800Z-261011T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0014.261009T2000Z-261010T0500Z/
Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
935 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437,
438, 469, AND 470...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and active wildfires, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn,
Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander
Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and
Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* Wind...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this
afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph
Saturday.
* Humidity...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 20-25% Saturday.
* Highest Threat...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and
469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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