Idaho State Alert and Warning System (ISAWS)
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 9:38AM MDT until June 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Headline
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 9:38AM MDT until June 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Description
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING...
.An upper trough will continue to develop scattered thunderstorms
in southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho today, especially this
afternoon. Expect 30 to 50 percent areal coverage of thunderstorms
with potential for new fire starts due to lightning.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee
Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands.
* TIMING...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | Fire Weather |
| Severity | Warning |
| Event Code | NWS |
| Area | Owyhee Mountains; Southern Highlands |
| Sent | Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:38 AM MDT |
| Expires | Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM MDT |
| Sender | NWS Boise ID |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6b8e4c81290135c9342141cc61fd13f6bed712c7.002.1 |