Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
IDZ410-271145-
/O.EXP.KPIH.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240727T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1800Z-240728T0400Z/
Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 410...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon and evening on Saturday. Besides gusty and erratic
winds near thunderstorms, frequent lightning can increase
wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 50 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 60 MPH possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
IDZ411-425-427-271145-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1800Z-240728T0400Z/
Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF-
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 411,
425, AND 427...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial Mountains and
Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle
Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River and
Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River
Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake
River.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon and evening. Besides gusty and erratic winds near
thunderstorms, frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 50 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 60 MPH possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
IDZ475-476-271145-
/O.EXP.KPIH.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240727T0400Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1800Z-240728T0400Z/
East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF-
Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 475 AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River
Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost
River Range/Challis NF.
* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
afternoon and evening on Saturday. Besides gusty and erratic
winds near thunderstorms, frequent lightning can increase
wildfire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 50 percent coverage expected.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 60 MPH possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
&&
$$
Air Quality Alert
WYZ001>013-281900-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-
Including the cities of Lake, Mammoth, Old Faithful, Clark, Cody,
Meeteetse, Basin, Greybull, Lovell, Powell, Shell, Thermopolis,
Ten Sleep, Worland, Buffalo, Kaycee, and Jackson
1224 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM MDT
SUNDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
* WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and northern Wyoming.
* WHEN...12 AM MDT Saturday through 1 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Smoke from western US wildfires will limit visibilities
at times.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends
that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory
problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor
activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety
of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can
cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
$$
WYZ198-199-281900-
Northeast Bighorn Mountains-Sheridan Foothills-
Including the cities of Burgess Jct and Sheridan
1153 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO 1 PM
MDT SUNDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Sheridan County, Wyoming.
WHEN...From 12 AM MDT Saturday to 1 PM MDT Sunday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from wildfires in Montana and the western
United States.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effects. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming`s monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
$$
IDC059-291600-
Air Quality Alert Message...CORRECTED
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Falls ID
Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT
1014 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FOR Lemhi County...
* WHAT... Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy
*WHERE... Lemhi County
*WHEN... Until 10am MDT 7/29/2024
*IMPACTS... Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health
effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as
well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are
sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid
prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning
is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other
individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY,
AIR QUALITY GROUP
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208) 528-2650
$$
IDC035-049-291900-
Clearwater-Idaho-
1003 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024 /903 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Clearwater and Idaho Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties.
* WHEN...From 9am PST Friday 26 July through noon Monday 29 July.
* IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members
of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370
$$
IDC023-037-291600-
Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
918 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Custer and Butte counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
to wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Custer and Butte counties.
* WHEN...Now until 10 am MST 7/29/2024.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience
health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more
serious health effects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the
elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those
individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or
smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor
activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air
quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals
limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors.
THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ`s
Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208)528-2650.
$$
MTC001-023-039-057-081-093-271400-
Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Great Falls MT
730 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT...
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Ravalli,
and Silver Bow counties in effect until 8AM 7/27/2024 elevated
particulate levels from wildfire smoke This alert will be updated
again at 800am 7/27/2024.
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedence of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Hamilton are Very Unhealthy
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Butte are Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups
As of 7AM, Particulate levels in Darby are Moderate
When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health
officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone
else should avoid prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1251 AM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024
NDZ013-022-023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-280600-
Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1251 AM CDT Sat Jul 27 2024 /1151 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible through tonight.
A few storms may become strong from Lake Oahe to the James River
Valley, with winds up to 50 mph and small hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Isolated to scattered severe storms are possible Saturday. The
main expected hazards are hail as large as golf balls and winds
as high as 60 mph.
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible again on Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this weekend.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
SDZ001-002-012-013-024-025-028-029-072-078-WYZ054>060-271300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Perkins-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-
Wyoming Black Hills-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
Northeastern Crook-
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through
tonight. Severe weather is not anticipated at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Chances for thunderstorms will continue through the weekend.
Again, severe weather is not anticipated at this time. Hot
temperatures will return this weekend and continue for much of
next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
SDZ014-026-027-030-031-041-042-044-073>076-271300-
Ziebach-Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-
Bennett-Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foothills-
Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...and southwestern South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary
hazards include wind gusts of 60 mph or greater and dangerous
cloud-to-ground lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Isolated severe storms will also be possible this weekend. Hot
temperatures will continue through the weekend and much of next
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
SDZ032-043-046-047-049-077-271300-
Haakon-Northern Jackson-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Southern Jackson-
545 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024 /645 AM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
South Dakota...and southwestern South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary
hazards include wind gusts of 60 mph or greater and dangerous
cloud-to-ground lightning.
A heat advisory remains in effect through this evening as hot and
humid conditions continue. See the associated NPWUNR for more
information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Isolated severe storms will also be possible this weekend. Hot
temperatures will continue through the weekend and much of next
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
406 AM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-270915-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
406 AM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024 /306 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Heat indices will be well into the 90s this afternoon across the
region. Temperatures and heat indices will hover around 100 degrees
along and south of Hwy 14. There is a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for
severe storms across portions of central SD tonight. The main threat
will be strong winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Hot and humid conditions continue on Saturday with a marginal risk (1
out of 5) for severe storms late Saturday. The main threats will be
large hail and strong winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1246 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
WYZ001>020-022>030-271100-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1246 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms, especially during the
afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is likely with the strongest
showers and storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday...Widespread showers and thunderstorms, especially during
the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is likely with the strongest
showers and storms.
Sunday...Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, mainly
across northern WY. Elevated fire weather conditions across central
WY.
Monday through Thursday...Above normal temperatures and elevated fire
weather conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
