Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeastern Idaho Fire Zones
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NWS Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire weather zones 475 and 476 effective 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Monday due to gusty winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Idaho
- Issued
- August 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pocatello ID
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Pocatello ID. The alert is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Monday for fire weather zones 475 and 476.
Affected Areas
Fire weather zones 475 and 476, covering East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF in Southeastern Idaho.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Prepare for conditions with relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at least 25 mph in the mountains.
Expected Conditions
West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity as low as 10 percent. Wind speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Timeline
Issued August 9 at 9:37 PM MDT. Effective from 2 PM MDT Monday, August 10, until 9 PM MDT Monday, August 10.
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