Red Flag Warning: Rapid Fire Spread Possible in Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service warns that any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET
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Aug 23, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ETFirst report
Red Flag Warning Issued for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County
The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a Red Flag Warning for Western Klamath National Forest and Central Siskiyou County, effective from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 24, 2026. The warning, issued at 11:59 a.m. on August 23, covers five zones including the Shasta Valley, Siskiyou Mountains, Eastern Rogue Valley, and Southern Oregon Cascades.
According to the warning, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The NWS advises following all fire restrictions, signing up for county emergency alert systems, and familiarizing yourself with emergency plans. The warning does not indicate an active fire but rather conditions that promote rapid fire spread.
The warning expires at 8 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
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