Red Flag Warning issued August 24 at 4:40AM MDT until August 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Owyhee Mountains; Southern Highlands

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Likely

Onset: 8/24/2026, 6:00:00 PM

Expires: 8/25/2026, 2:00:00 AM

Details

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What To Do

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.

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Source: National Weather Service.