Idaho Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 07/22/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 2:51PM MDT until July 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS FAR SOUTHEAST OREGON ZONES... .Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Nevada border and south-central Oregon this afternoon. The thunderstorms are expected to be a mix of wet and dry. Expect gusty and erratic winds up to 45 mph in the vicinity of these thunderstorms. More thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon in eastern Oregon. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest and 423 Owyhee Mountains. * TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...None. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description: 
Western Payette National Forest; Eastern Payette National Forest; Owyhee Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID