Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 9:38AM MDT until June 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING...
.An upper trough will continue to develop scattered thunderstorms
in southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho today, especially this
afternoon. Expect 30 to 50 percent areal coverage of thunderstorms
with potential for new fire starts due to lightning.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee
Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands.
* TIMING...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: