Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 24 at 8:46AM MDT until July 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 7:46am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Friday and Saturday will see hot, dry, and windy conditions
develop, primarily across southeast Oregon and the higher terrain
of southwest Idaho. The driest and windiest day at this time is
expected on Saturday. Scattered thunderstorms along the NV border
in Idaho zone 426 today with gusty outflow winds up to 50 mph
possible.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM this
afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zone 426 Southern
Highlands.
* TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon 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:
Southern Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: