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Fire Weather Watch issued September 16 at 10:40AM MDT until September 17
Affecting Northern Boise National Forest; Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie; Burns BLM; Steens Mountain; Northwestern Vale BLM; Baker Valley
In effect until: Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Northern Boise National Forest; Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie; Burns BLM; Steens Mountain; Northwestern Vale BLM; Baker Valley
Possible impact zone in Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie; conditions develop through 1:00 PM.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF and including the Camas Prairie. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671 Steens Mountain, 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™