Oregon Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/22/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 2:51PM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
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 Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning tonight and Thursday. * 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. 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