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
Sender: