Idaho, Oregon Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/07/2026 08:09

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:09AM MDT until July 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 8:09am
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the southeast Oregon over the southern Grasslands and southern Idaho south of the Snake Basin to the Nevada border this afternoon. Expect gusty and erratic winds up to 50 mph in the vicinity of these thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
Area Description: 
Owyhee Mountains; Southern Highlands; Southern Grasslands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID