Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 23 at 12:58PM MDT until August 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
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.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
Area Description:
Owyhee Mountains; Southern Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov