Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
614 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
IDZ072-041100-
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Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-
Including the cities of Stanley
614 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE WAPITI FIRE BURN SCAR IN EFFECT FROM 6
AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 2 PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall are possible over the Wapiti Fire burn scar.
* WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area,
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday morning through 2 PM Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn
scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near
the Wapiti Fire burn scar should prepare for potential flooding
impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local
authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and
debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service meteorologists are forecasting
moderate to heavy rainfall over the Wapiti Fire burn scar,
which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.
- For flood safety and preparedness information, visit
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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KSmith
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Boise ID
449 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
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West Central Mountains-Boise Mountains-
Including the cities of Big Creek, McCall, Bear, Anderson Dam,
Cascade, Prairie, Warm Lake, Cuprum, Ola, and Pine
449 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following
areas, Boise Mountains and West Central Mountains. This area
includes the Wapiti Burn Scar along Idaho state highway 21.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday mid-afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or 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.
- https://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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LC
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
118 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SCATTERED LIGHTNING THIS EVENING...AND
AGAIN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING IN
SOUTHEAST OREGON...
.Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening
across southeast Oregon and far southwest Idaho. Several more
rounds of thunderstorms are likely in southeast Oregon beginning
early Friday morning lasting through late Friday evening.
Gusty outflow winds and lightning, combined with warm
temperatures and low humidity, will lead to critical fire weather
conditions.
IDZ426-040330-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0003.250703T2000Z-250704T0700Z/
Southern Highlands-
118 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT FRIDAY FOR
LIGHTNING FOR SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...WHICH IS FIRE WEATHER ZONE
426...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zone 426 Southern
Highlands.
* TIMING...Until 1 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 50 mph.
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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
824 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR IDAHO FIRE ZONES 413 AND 427 FOR SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS...
IDZ413-040200-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0002.250703T1900Z-250704T0200Z/
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-
824 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 413...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near
thunderstorms. Frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 35 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph possible.
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:
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
824 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR IDAHO FIRE ZONES 413 AND 427 FOR SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS...
IDZ427-040200-
/O.EXA.KPIH.FW.W.0002.250703T1900Z-250704T0200Z/
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
824 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 427...
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag
Warning for scattered thunderstorms, which is in effect from 1 PM
this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft
River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the
Snake River.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near
thunderstorms. Frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 35 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...25 to 45 mph possible.
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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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boise ID
702 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
IDZ029-ORZ063-040145-
Owyhee Mountains ID-Malheur County OR-
702 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN OWYHEE AND CENTRAL
MALHEUR COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM MDT...
At 702 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Arock, or near Rome, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing
visibilities.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Danner around 710 PM MDT.
Cow Lakes around 720 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 4265 11753 4296 11788 4342 11730 4301 11680
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 225DEG 36KT 4289 11753
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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JDS
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Missoula MT
700 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
IDZ010-MTZ006-040115-
Eastern Lemhi County ID-Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains MT-
700 PM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Lemhi and
southeastern Ravalli Counties through 715 PM MDT...
At 700 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Gibbonsville, or 35 miles north of Salmon, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lost Trail Pass.
This includes Highway 93 S between mile markers 0 and 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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LAT...LON 4575 11382 4575 11385 4578 11387 4576 11391
4570 11391 4570 11394 4568 11394 4565 11390
4563 11390 4562 11389 4562 11386 4560 11391
4569 11405 4589 11388 4582 11373
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 220DEG 19KT 4569 11393
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
230 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
WYZ001>020-022>030-041230-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
230 AM MDT Thu Jul 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A better chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms
across the region. Locally heavy rain is possible, with urban areas,
normally dry washes, and poor drainage areas susceptible to nuisance
flooding. Showers and thunderstorms many linger into the late evening
hours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Independence Day...Afternoon and evening thunderstorms, with some
the best chances likely across central and northern WY. Some strong
storms may be possible especially in portions of northern and eastern
WY. The main concerns will be heavy rain, strong gusty winds, and
small hail.
Saturday...Thunderstorms develop once again in the afternoon with
coverage being more isolated in nature.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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