Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 15 at 7:59AM MDT until August 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop early this
afternoon across most districts. These will be a mix of wet and
dry thunderstorms especially across the BLM districts. Heavy rain,
small hail and outflow winds up to 45 mph will be possible with
the strongest storms.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM
MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern
Boise BLM, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424
Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands.
* TIMING...From noon today to 9 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:
Northern Boise BLM; Treasure Valley BLM; Owyhee Mountains; Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov