…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.
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR NORTHERN BOISE BLM…TREASURE VALLEY
BLM…OWYHEE MOUNTAINS…WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM AND SOUTHERN
HIGHLANDS…WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400…420…423…
424 AND 426…
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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