Jerome County, ID

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In effect from Sunday 06/07 9:00 AM MDT – Sunday 06/07 9:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Pocatello ID

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425 AND 427

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River and Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River.

Winds

West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Relative Humidity

10 to 17 percent.

Impacts

The combination of dry fuels, gusty winds, and low humidity could lead to increasing critical fire weather conditions as new or existing fires could rapidly spread.

What to Do

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Areas Impacted

  • Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River
  • Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River

In effect from Sunday 06/07 1:00 PM MDT – Sunday 06/07 9:00 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Boise ID

DRY WITH GUSTY WINDS SUNDAY AFTERNOON

.Dry and windy conditions behind a cold front will create elevated fire weather concerns. There is potential for critical fire weather conditions to develop Sunday afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Affected Area

In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands.

Timing

From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Winds

Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Relative Humidity

10 to 15 percent.

Impacts

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to Do

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Areas Impacted

  • Western Twin Falls BLM
  • Southern Highlands

Briefings

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