Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
700 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just
enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region.
Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased
chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across central
Oregon and portions of the eastern mountains. Brief heavy
downpours, gusty outflow winds, small hail, and frequent
lightning will be possible...
ORZ693-WAZ693-240315-
/O.EXB.KPDT.FW.W.0012.260723T2000Z-260724T0400Z/
Canyon Grasslands of Wallowa County-
Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley-
700 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
OR693 AND WA693...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 693 Canyon Grasslands of
Wallowa County and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde
Valley.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
Thursday after 1200.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
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, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
700 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...The upper level low offshore will shift to the east just
enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region.
Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased
chances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across central
Oregon and portions of the eastern mountains. Brief heavy
downpours, gusty outflow winds, small hail, and frequent
lightning will be possible...
ORZ694-695-697>699-240300-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0012.260723T1800Z-260724T0300Z/
Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon-Eagle Cap Wilderness-
Central Blue Mountains-Southern Blue Mountains-
Western Forested Blue Mountains-
700 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES OR694, OR695, OR697, AND OR699...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 694 Grande Ronde Valley of
Oregon, 695 Eagle Cap Wilderness, 697 Central Blue Mountains,
698 Southern Blue Mountains and 699 Western Forested Blue
Mountains.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
Thursday after 1200.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-45 mph
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON...
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far
eastern Oregon on Thursday. Storms will be capable of frequent
lightning, gusty outflow winds, and only sporadic wetting rains.
While the thunderstorm threat will end by Friday and Saturday,
hot, dry, and windy conditions will develop, primarily across
southeast Oregon and the higher terrain of southwest Idaho. The
driest and windiest day at this time is expected on Saturday.
ORZ673>675-232100-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0014.260723T1800Z-260724T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.A.0006.260724T2000Z-260726T0300Z/
Central Canyonlands-Northwestern Vale BLM-Baker Valley-
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026 /1117 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /11 AM PDT/
TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THURSDAY FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES FOR CENTRAL CANYONLANDS...NORTHWESTERN VALE BLM AND
BAKER VALLEY...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673...674 AND 675...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
FOR CENTRAL CANYONLANDS...NORTHWESTERN VALE BLM AND BAKER
VALLEY...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673...674 AND 675...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/
to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...For the Red Flag Warning, scattered coverage
with abundant lightning on Thursday. None expected Friday into
Saturday.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
* WINDS...For the Fire Weather Watch, southwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Fire Weather Watch, 6 to 12
percent.
* 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
649 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
IDZ012-014-016-033-ORZ063-064-232100-
/O.CON.KBOI.HT.Y.0005.260723T2000Z-260726T0300Z/
Lower Treasure Valley-Upper Treasure Valley-Western Magic Valley-
Upper Weiser River-Malheur County-Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
Including the cities of Caldwell, Nampa, Council, Nyssa,
Glendale, Malheur City, Goodrich, Twin Falls, Ontario, Cambridge,
Boise, Mesa, Fruitvale, and Indian Valley
649 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026 /549 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MDT /1 PM PDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 107 expected, hottest on Friday.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...From 2 PM MDT /1 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM MDT /8 PM
PDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially
for the young, elderly, and animals.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
ST
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1048 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
IDZ001-002-026-027-WAZ031>038-041-043-044-047>049-231900-
/O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260724T0400Z/
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d`Alene Area-Lewiston Area-Lewis and
Southern Nez Perce Counties-Northeast Blue Mountains-Lower
Garfield and Asotin Counties-Washington Palouse-Moses Lake Area-
Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains-Okanogan
Highlands-Wenatchee Area-Okanogan Valley-Waterville Plateau-
Central Chelan County-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan
County-
Including the cities of Badger Mountain Road, Schweitzer Mountain
Road, Peck, Tonasket, Newport, Coulee City, Culdesac, Wauconda,
Kamiah, Stehekin, Worley, Tiger, Grand Coulee, Nezperce,
Cashmere, Athol, Ritzville, Davenport, Eastport, Soldiers Meadow
Road, Airway Heights, Tekoa, Stevens Pass, Wenatchee, Orin-Rice
Road, Hayden, Winthrop, Metaline, Bridgeport, Anatone, Disautel
Pass, Leavenworth, Colville, Oroville, Cheney, Lewiston, Pangborn
Airport, Wilbur, Post Falls, Gifford, Clark Fork, Plain,
Clarkston, Inchelium, Nespelem, Coeur d`Alene, Colfax, Peola,
Mazama, Oakesdale, Priest River, Boulder Creek Road, Mountain
Road, Rosalia, Conconully, Lewiston Grade, Alpowa Summit, Number
2 Canyon, Chesaw Road, Othello, Omak, Republic, Quincy, Entiat,
Creston, Odessa, Harrington, Pomeroy, Fruitland, Fairfield, Loup
Loup Pass, Twisp, Sherman Pass, La Crosse, Ione, Chelan,
Uniontown, Bonners Ferry, Number 1 Canyon, Flowery Trail Road,
Waterville, Springdale-Hunters Road, Methow, Kettle Falls,
Spokane Valley, Chewelah, Ephrata, Mansfield, Metaline Falls,
Okanogan, Lapwai, Winchester, Cloverland Road, Highway
20 Wauconda Summit, Pullman, Deer Park, Holden Village, Rockford,
Brewster, Moses Lake, Downtown Spokane, Northport, Craigmont, and
Sandpoint
1048 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to low
100s Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Limited overnight relief expected across the
lower elevations Thursday morning with low temperatures in the mid
60s to mid 70s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
VMT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Riverton WY
532 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
WYZ002-003-005-007-015-231945-
/O.CON.KRIW.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Owl
Creek and Bridger Mountains-Wind River Mountains East-
Including the cities of Thermopolis, Meeteetse, Cody, and Clark
532 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northwest Wyoming, including the
following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger
Mountains, and East Wind River Mountains. In northwest Wyoming,
Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving showers and thunderstorms and abnormally high
moisture in the air can bring locally heavy rainfall on already
saturated grounds that could lead to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Straub
Extreme Heat Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Billings MT
237 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
MTZ029>034-036-037-042-056>058-063-066-138-139-141-169-170-172-173-
228-235-WYZ199-240845-
/O.CON.KBYZ.XH.A.0002.260724T1500Z-260727T0300Z/
Musselshell-Treasure-Northern Rosebud-Custer-Fallon-Northern
Stillwater-Powder River-Carter-Golden Valley-Red Lodge Foothills-
Northern Big Horn-Southern Rosebud-Judith Gap-Beartooth Foothills-
Southern Big Horn-Southeastern Carbon-Northern Sweet Grass-
Bighorn Canyon-Northern Carbon-Melville Foothills-Northeastern
Yellowstone-Southern Wheatland-Southwestern Yellowstone-Sheridan
Foothills-
Including the locations of Dean, Hysham, Baker, Pompeys Pillar,
Ryegate, Sheridan, Lavina, Broadus, Pryor, Forsyth, Crow Agency,
Lodge Grass, Harlowton, Miles City, Absarokee, Big Timber, Hardin,
Red Lodge, Ekalaka, Judith Gap, Columbus, Custer, Bridger, Fort
Smith, Fromberg, Roundup, Nye, Colstrip, Melville, Limestone,
Fishtail, Mc Leod, Billings, Joliet, and Lame Deer
237 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 95 to 110
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Montana
and north central Wyoming.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
Additional graphics for this hazard can be found at
http://www.weather.gov/billings
Tesar
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1153 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MTZ305-306-311-314-232300-
/O.EXT.KTFX.XH.A.0002.260724T1600Z-260727T0300Z/
Hill County-Northern Blaine County-Bears Paw Mountains and
Southern Blaine-Fergus County below 4500ft-
Including the cities of Zurich, Hilger, Chinook, Hogeland, Rocky Boy,
Havre, Fort Belknap, Harlem, and Lewistown
1153 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures 95 to
110 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Fergus County
below 4500ft, Hill County, and Northern Blaine County.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense heat is expected Friday and
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
RCG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1153 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026
MTZ310-312-313-232300-
/O.EXB.KTFX.XH.A.0002.260724T1600Z-260727T0300Z/
Western and Central Chouteau County-Cascade County below 5000ft-
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap-
Including the cities of Great Falls, Carter, Moccasin, Hobson,
Windham, Fort Benton, Benchland, Geyser, Raynesford, Floweree, and
Stanford
1153 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures 95 to
105 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Cascade County below 5000ft, Judith Basin County and Judith
Gap, and Western and Central Chouteau County.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most intense heat is expected Friday and
Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER
WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
A ridge breakdown will first bring a threat for thunderstorms
across portions of central and north-central Washington today and
tonight. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds
will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather
conditions likely.
IDZ101-WAZ700-701-708-709-240300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.A.0009.260725T1800Z-260726T0400Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
435 AM PDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 101, 700, 701, 708, AND 709...
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700),
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Eastern Columbia
Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -
Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Timing: Late Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent across the lower
elevations, with 23 to 35 percent at the higher elevations.
* Temperatures: Up to 93.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may
lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
1231 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
MTZ112>115-117-232330-
/O.NEW.KTFX.FW.A.0003.260724T1600Z-260726T0300Z/
Eastern Glacier/Toole/Central/Eastern Pondera/Liberty-
Hill and Blaine Counties-
Lewis and Clark National Forest Rocky Mountain District-
Rocky Mountain Front-Chouteau and Fergus Counties-
Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas-
1231 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR HOT TEMPERATURES, GUSTY WINDS, AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 112, 113, 114, 115, AND
117...
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for hot temperatures, gusty winds, and low relative
humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Glacier/Toole/Central/Eastern
Pondera/Liberty, Hill and Blaine Counties, Lewis and Clark
National Forest Rocky Mountain District-Rocky Mountain Front,
Chouteau and Fergus Counties and Central and Eastern Lewis and
Clark National Forest Areas.
* WINDS...Westerly 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Mostly 90s and 100s.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered showers and
thunderstorms may cause localized strong, and erratic wind gusts
and lightning, mostly over zones 115 and 117 Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very
difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. A combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures will create high fire growth
potential.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these
areas of this Fire Weather Watch.
&&
$$
http://www.weather.gov/tfx
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON...
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far
eastern Oregon on Thursday. Storms will be capable of frequent
lightning, gusty outflow winds, and only sporadic wetting rains.
While the thunderstorm threat will end by Friday and Saturday,
hot, dry, and windy conditions will develop, primarily across
southeast Oregon and the higher terrain of southwest Idaho. The
driest and windiest day at this time is expected on Saturday.
IDZ401-402-423-232100-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.A.0006.260724T2000Z-260726T0300Z/
Western Payette National Forest-Eastern Payette National Forest-
Owyhee Mountains-
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
FOR WESTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST...EASTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL
FOREST AND OWYHEE MOUNTAINS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 401...
402 AND 423...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 401 Western
Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest
and 423 Owyhee Mountains.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
&&
$$
L
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON...
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far
eastern Oregon on Thursday. Storms will be capable of frequent
lightning, gusty outflow winds, and only sporadic wetting rains.
While the thunderstorm threat will end by Friday and Saturday,
hot, dry, and windy conditions will develop, primarily across
southeast Oregon and the higher terrain of southwest Idaho. The
driest and windiest day at this time is expected on Saturday.
ORZ673>675-232100-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0014.260723T1800Z-260724T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.A.0006.260724T2000Z-260726T0300Z/
Central Canyonlands-Northwestern Vale BLM-Baker Valley-
1217 AM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026 /1117 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /11 AM PDT/
TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THURSDAY FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES FOR CENTRAL CANYONLANDS...NORTHWESTERN VALE BLM AND
BAKER VALLEY...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673...674 AND 675...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
FOR CENTRAL CANYONLANDS...NORTHWESTERN VALE BLM AND BAKER
VALLEY...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673...674 AND 675...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 673 Central
Canyonlands, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/
to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch,
from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...For the Red Flag Warning, scattered coverage
with abundant lightning on Thursday. None expected Friday into
Saturday.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
* WINDS...For the Fire Weather Watch, southwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Fire Weather Watch, 6 to 12
percent.
* 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
ORC013-017-023-031-049-059-061-063-069-232300-
Crook-Deschutes-Grant-Jefferson-Morrow-Umatilla-Union-Wallowa-
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Prineville, Post, Paulina, Bend, Redmond,
Sunriver, Sisters, La Pine, Brothers, John Day, Monument, Dayville,
Long Creek, Seneca, Madras, Warm Springs, Culver, Boardman, Heppner,
Lexington, Ione, Irrigon, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton,
Athena, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Umatilla, Ukiah, Helix, La Grande,
Elgin, Union, North Powder, Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa..Imnaha,
Troy, Lostine, Fossil, Spray, and Mitchell
700 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory until noon PDT Friday.
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
$$
IDC001-027-045-075-087-232045-
Ada-Canyon-Gem-Payette-Washington-
234 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members
of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
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ORC001-025-045-232045-
Baker-Harney-Malheur-
234 PM MDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /134 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026/
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties...
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires.
* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ`s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed.
* Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
* Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable air purifiers.
* Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest
levels.
* If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your
healthcare provider`s advice.
For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov
For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq
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WAC001-003-007-017-019-023-025-043-047-051-063-065-075-241800-
Adams-Asotin-Chelan-Douglas-Ferry-Garfield-Grant-Lincoln-Okanogan-
Pend Oreille-Spokane-Stevens-Whitman-
Including the cities of Othello, Ritzville, Washtucna, Clarkston,
Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan,
Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville, Douglas,
Republic, Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Pomeroy,
Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa, Royal City, Coulee City,
Davenport, Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan, Sprague, Omak, Okanogan,
Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama, Winthrop, Methow, Twisp,
Conconully, Newport, Metaline Falls, Ione, Cusick, Diamond Lake,
Spokane, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford,
Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls,
Springdale, Northport, Pullman, Colfax, Oakesdale, Rosalia,
La Crosse, and Uniontown
1259 PM PDT Wed Jul 22 2026
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, Garfield,
and Asotin Counties and continues for Spokane, Whitman, Adams,
Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Pend Oreille, and
Stevens Counties, through Friday, July 24th at 11 AM, due to current
and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near
active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous
levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow
tips for cleaner indoor air.
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