“Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM” from Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission : Nixle

Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission

Monday August 24th, 2026 :: 04:40 a.m. MDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 55 mph.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: OWYHEE MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.

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:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Red Flag Warning

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