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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


IDZ413-271145-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0012.240727T1200Z-240728T0400Z/
Caribou Range/Caribou NF-
943 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM MDT
SATURDAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 413...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF.

* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the
  morning and continue through the 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.

&&

$$


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/

$$

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 Denver/Boulder CO
938 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

COZ030>051-271545-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
938 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024


This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Lighter concentrations of lingering smoke are possible in areas
today. Increased moisture will bring scattered to numerous showers
and thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. Small hail,
gusty winds, and localized heavy rainfall are the main threats for
the high country. Gusty outflow winds are the main threat over the
lower elevations with gusts up to 50 mph possible. There is a
limited threat for flash flooding over the burn areas this
afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

More scattered showers and thunderstorms for Saturday across the
region, a few storms over the eastern plains may contain heavy
rain and stronger wind gusts.

Very hot temperatures are expected across the region from Sunday
onward with dry conditions.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

$$

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 Grand Junction CO
324 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-271230-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
324 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms expected again today with heavy rain,
gusty outflow winds, and some hail being possible. Some convection
will likely continue overnight. Smoke and haze will diminish
across the area thanks to the rain and wind.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Showers and storms remain possible Saturday though coverage and
intensity should diminish some. Dry air and warm temperatures move
in for much of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

$$

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.

$$

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