Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Idaho

Red Flag Warning was issued by the for Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River.

Red Flag Warning

The alert was issued at 8:32 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as expected. The event is classified as likely.

Areas Affected

The warning covers Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River.

Safety Information

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 and area fire management agencies.