“Fire Weather Watch until 08:00PM Monday” from Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission : Nixle

Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission

Sunday August 23rd, 2026 :: 12:58 p.m. MDT

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Fire Weather Watch until 08:00PM Monday

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands.

* TIMING...From noon MDT Monday through 8 PM MDT Monday 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: OWYHEE MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Instructions:

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

Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473

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Alert Details

Severity:: Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:: Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:: Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Fire Weather Watch

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