Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 23 at 12:58PM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM 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 Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM,
671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...From 3 PM PDT Monday afternoon through 8 PM PDT 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:
Burns BLM; Steens Mountain; Southern Grasslands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov