Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 1:22PM MDT until June 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING...
.An upper trough from the Pacific is forecast to begin
thunderstorms in southeast Oregon this afternoon, and southwest
Idaho tonight, continuing in both areas through Saturday.
Expect 30 to 50 percent areal coverage of thunderstorms with
potential for new fire starts due to lightning. Initial storms may
be dry with strong gusty outflow winds, especially in southeast
Oregon. Storms overnight through Saturday will trend gradually
wetter.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM
and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...Until 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
Area Description:
Burns BLM; Southern Grasslands
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
Sender: