Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 5:59AM MDT until August 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
A push of monsoon moisture will bring a mix of wet and dry
scattered thunderstorms to the region through this evening.
Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on this
morning, increasing concern for lightning ignitions.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee
Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern
Highlands.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45 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:
Owyhee Mountains; Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov