Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 23 at 12:17AM MDT until July 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON...
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far
eastern Oregon 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.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM,
671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* 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:
Burns BLM; Steens Mountain; Southern Grasslands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
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