Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Issue date: 2026-08-24T10:40+00:00
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 23 at 12:58PM MDT until August 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Issue date: 2026-08-23T18:58+00:00
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From noon MDT Monday through 8 PM MDT Monday 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.
