Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
505 PM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026
ORZ502-WAZ030-140300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.FF.A.0001.260913T0000Z-260914T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Tollgate, Ski Bluewood Resort, and Meacham
505 PM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE PARADISE AND HAGEN BURN SCAR IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Oregon, including the following area,
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and southeast Washington,
including the following area, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Paradise and Hagen burn scar 1 to
1.5 inches is expected during the period of the watch. Residents
near the Paradise and Hagan burn scar should prepare for potential
debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local
authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of
low-lying areas and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Meacham, Spout Springs, Tollgate, Bingham Springs, Minam, Ski
Bluewood, Gibbon, Hilgard, Troy, Kamela, Umatilla Reservation and
Kooskooskie.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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GP
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1112 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 425, 426, 427, 437, 438,
469, AND 470...
NVZ424>427-437-438-469-470-130600-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260913T0600Z/
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-Northern Nye County-Mojave-
Central Nevada-Toiyabe-Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
1112 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 424, 425, 426, 427, 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* WIND...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near
45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 8
percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme
fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
208 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-130900-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0012.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
208 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN
WASHOE COUNTY, NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA, AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY...
* CHANGES...None.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
* Humidity...RH reductions to 15 to 20 percent in the afternoon.
Nighttime recoveries of 50 to 80 percent Sunday morning.
* Duration...4 to 8 hours.
* Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
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http://weather.gov/reno
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
307 AM MDT Sat Sep 12 2026
IDZ427-130300-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0026.260912T1800Z-260913T0300Z/
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
307 AM MDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft
River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the
Snake River.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Low humidity and moderate to strong wind causes
rapid fire spread and higher intensity wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1247 PM MDT Fri Sep 11 2026
...HOT AND DRY WITH GUSTY WINDS AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
Hot and dry conditions on Saturday will combined with increase
southerly winds ahead of an approaching cold front. Expect
sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph with
humidities between 15 and 20 percent. Eastern portions of 423
along with zone 426 has seen little to no rainfall in the last two
weeks keeping fuel critically dry.
IDZ423-426-122100-
/O.UPG.KBOI.FW.A.0012.260912T1800Z-260913T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.FW.W.0022.260912T1800Z-260913T0300Z/
Owyhee Mountains-Southern Highlands-
1247 PM MDT Fri Sep 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR OWYHEE MOUNTAINS AND
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 423 AND 426...
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. 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 to 9 PM MDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...78 to 88 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1112 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
NVZ030-031-035-130600-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260913T0600Z/
Humboldt-Northern Elko-White Pine-
Including the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena,
Midas, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, Jarbidge, Mountain City, Owyhee,
Tuscarora, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek,
and McGill
1112 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near
45 mph expected.
* WHERE...White Pine, Northern Elko, and Humboldt Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 11 PM PDT
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times.
Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile
vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
147 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
CAZ070-NVZ004-005-130900-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Surprise Valley California-Western Nevada Basin and Range
including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Imlay, Fallon, Gerlach, Fernley, Eagleville,
Nixon, Lovelock, Cedarville, Silver Springs, Fort Bidwell, and Empire
147 AM PDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada,
Northern Washoe County and Western Nevada Basin and Range.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waters will create hazardous
boating conditions on area lakes, including Pyramid Lake, and
Lahontan and Rye Patch reservoirs. Blowing dust may reduce
visibilities, including along Interstate 80, Highway 50, and
Highway 95. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs
could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items
away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure
you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare
batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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