SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON AND WESTERN IDAHO
HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far eastern Oregon and western Idaho 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.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
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AFFECTED AREA: In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM and 420 Treasure Valley BLM.
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TIMING: From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
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THUNDERSTORMS: Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
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OUTFLOW WINDS: Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph.
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IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ON THURSDAY ACROSS FAR EASTERN OREGON AND WESTERN IDAHO... ...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... .Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across far eastern Oregon and western Idaho 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. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM and 420 Treasure Valley BLM. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this 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.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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WHAT: Temperatures up to 107 expected, hottest Friday afternoon.
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WHERE: Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
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WHEN: Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday.
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IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 107 expected, hottest Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.
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.
- WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
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WHERE: Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties.
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WHEN: UNTIL 2 PM MDT FRIDAY.
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IMPACTS: Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
* 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.
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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