Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 8:13AM MDT until August 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY...
Elevated 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. The frontal
passage itself will occur overnight, bringing 30 to 40 mph gusts
through Eastern Oregon. At the same time, minimum RHs across the
area are well below 20%, down to 10% in the high desert. While
the winds here increase overnight, RHs rise out of the 10-20%
range with cooling temps. Thus, while the watch is limited to
Saturday afternoon and evening, gusty winds will continue
overnight including areas currently outside the fire weather
watch.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect
from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...89 to 97 degrees.
* 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:
Central Canyonlands; Northwestern Vale BLM; Baker Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov