Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 8:45AM MDT until July 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN
OREGON AND WESTERN IDAHO...
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far
eastern Oregon and western Idaho on Thursday. Storms will be
capable of frequent lightning, gusty outflow winds, and only
sporadic wetting rains. While the thunderstorm threat will end by
Friday and Saturday, hot, dry, and windy conditions will develop,
primarily across southeast Oregon and the higher terrain of
southwest Idaho. The driest and windiest day at this time is
expected on Saturday.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM
MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern
Boise BLM and 420 Treasure Valley BLM.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM MDT 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:
Northern Boise BLM; Treasure Valley BLM
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: