Southern Idaho Faces High Fire Danger Amid Thunderstorm Warnings

Weather conditions in southern Idaho are sketchy with hot temperatures, gusty winds, low humidity, and rowdy lightning storms expected. Fire danger increases dramatically, and Red Flag Warnings have been issued.

Any fire that starts due to lightning will catch fuel and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended in Red Flag conditions.

For ease of explanation, the portion of Idaho that will experience dangerous conditions on Thursday are directly south of I-84.

If you're traveling through the area, especially with any towing units, make sure nothing is dragging on road surface. Sparks on a roadway are a frequent cause of roadside fires.

FYI: The speed limit on Interstate 84 in Idaho varies by location. In rural areas, it's generally 80 mph for passenger vehicles, while in urban areas like Caldwell, it's 65 mph.

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO 8 PM FRIDAY EVENING FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
WHERE...Caribou Range/Caribou National Forest
IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds are expected near thunderstorms.
Frequent lightning can increase wildfire starts.
THUNDERSTORMS...25 to 35 percent coverage expected.
WINDS...25 to 45 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.

"A Red Flag Warning is a meteorological term issued by the National Weather Service to indicate extremely dangerous fire conditions. Warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine, creating a high risk of wildfires or rapid fire spread. "

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