Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 12:39PM MDT until August 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY...
Critical fire weather conditions as a dry cold front moves
through the region. Winds begin to rise Saturday afternoon,
although mostly remain 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. At
the same time, minimum RHs across the area are well below 20%,
down to 10% in the high desert. Winds increase overnight as RHs
begin to rise out. Winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are
possible from Baker County through the Lower Treasure Valley
overnight Saturday. These strong winds occur as RHs rise out of
critical dryness, however active fire behavior may be observed
even past the Red Flag Warnings due to the winds.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect
from 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.
* TIMING...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/
Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...89 to 97 degrees.
* 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:
Central Canyonlands; Northwestern Vale BLM; Baker Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov