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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.

&&

$$

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 Salt Lake City UT
139 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

UTZ482>484-488-489-492>498-271200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.FW.A.0007.240727T1800Z-240729T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.FW.W.0009.240727T1600Z-240729T0400Z/
Western Uintah Basin-Southern Ashley National Forest-
Tavaputs Plateau-Manti National Forest-San Rafael Swell-
Central Utah West Desert-Central Utah Mountains-Henry Mountains-
Color Country West Desert-Color Country Mountains-Mojave Desert-
Grand Staircase-
139 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
482, 483, 484, 488, 489, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, AND 498...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin,
  Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire
  Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti
  National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire
  Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone
  493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry
  Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert,
  Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather
  Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand
  Staircase.

* WINDS...On Saturday, southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
  mph. On Sunday, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
  mph. Winds are expected to diminish Saturday night before
  redeveloping early Sunday afternoon.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any
  new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
lightning...dry fuel conditions...and gusty microburst winds will
create favorable conditions for new fire starts and extreme fire
behavior.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1238 PM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024

.Increasing south to southwest winds on Saturday combined with
dry conditions will lead to critical fire conditions Saturday
late morning through the evening in western Arizona.

AZZ102-271200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0005.240727T1800Z-240728T0300Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
1238 PM MST Fri Jul 26 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ102...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Saturday from 11 AM MST through 8 PM MST.

* WIND...South to southwest at 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30
  MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$


Air Quality Alert


IDC005-011-077-291730-

Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
305 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR POWER...BANNOCK...AND BINGHAM
COUNTIES...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of forecasted poor air
  quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for
  Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...Power, Bannock and Bingham counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MDT Monday 7/29/24.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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
Pocatello Regional Office at (208)236-6160.

$$

IDC001-003-015-027-039-045-047-053-073-075-083-085-087-272045-
Ada-Adams-Boise-Canyon-Elmore-Gem-Gooding-Jerome-Owyhee-Payette-
Twin Falls-Valley-Washington-
241 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington Counties...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.

* WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Gooding, Jerome,
Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY.

* 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
Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
Twin Falls Regional Office at (208) 736-2190

$$

IDC031-063-067-291630-

Air Quality Alert Message
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Relayed by National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1110 AM MDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR CASSIA, LINCOLN, AND MINIDOKA
COUNTIES...

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due
to wildfire smoke.

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.

* WHERE...Cassia, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties.

* WHEN...Now until 10:30 am MST Monday, July 29th, 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
Twin Falls Regional Office at (208)736-2190.

$$

NVZ038-271700-
Southwest Elko County-
Including the cities of Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee,
South Fork, and Spring Creek
946 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SATURDAY...

An Air Quality Action Day has been forecast for southwest Elko
County for elevated particulate matter levels. These levels are
anticipated to be Orange/unhealthy for sensitive groups, and a Air
Quality Alert is in effect until Saturday morning.

Particulate matter levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive
groups. For additional information, please visit the EPA AIRNOW web
site at www.airnow.gov and click on Nevada.

Please note: These data are preliminary and have not been validated.
Data is provided as a service from the Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection and are not intended to replace medical
advice. If you have questions about your health, please contact your
local health department and/or your health care provider.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


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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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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