Red Flag Warning for Klamath Basin and Fremont-Winema National Forest Until 9 PM PDT Saturday
The National Weather Service warns that gusty winds and low humidity could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires in the Klamath Basin and Fremont-Winema National Forest until 9 p.m. PDT Saturday.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 12:36 p.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 12:36 p.m. ETFirst report
Red Flag Warning Issued for Klamath Basin and Fremont-Winema National Forest
The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest, effective from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PDT on August 22, 2026. The warning was issued at 9:30 a.m. PDT on August 21, 2026, and covers four zones.
The warning indicates that gusty winds combined with low relative humidity could lead to the rapid spread of any new or existing fires. The NWS advises residents to follow all fire restrictions, sign up for county emergency alerts, and familiarize themselves with emergency plans. More information is available at weather.gov/medford/wildfire and ready.gov/plan.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when weather conditions promote rapid fire spread that may become life-threatening. It does not mean there is a fire, but that conditions are either occurring or will begin soon. The warning is in effect until 9:00 p.m. PDT on August 22, 2026.
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