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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 7:28 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ FRIDAY FOR LIGHTNING FOR NORTHERN BOISE BLM...WESTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST...EASTERN PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST...NORTHERN BOISE NATIONAL FOREST...TREASURE VALLEY BLM...SOUTHERN BOISE/WESTERN SAWTOOTH NF, INCLUDING THE CAMAS PRAIRIE...OWYHEE MOUNTAINS...WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM...SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...BURNS BLM...STEENS MOUNTAIN AND SOUTHERN GRASSLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400...401...402...403...420...421...423...424... 426...670...671 AND 672... * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF and including the Camas Prairie. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671 Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...Until 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:13 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties... * WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. * Use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. * Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels. * If you have heart or lung disease, or asthma, follow your healthcare provider's advice. For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit: https://aqi.oregon.gov For additional information, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/deq
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