Emmett Weather

...DRY COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE SATURDAY...

Critical fire weather conditions as a dry cold front moves
through the region. Winds begin to rise Saturday afternoon,
although mostly remain 15 to 20 mph with 25 to 30 mph gusts. At
the same time, minimum RHs across the area are well below 20%,
down to 10% in the high desert. Winds increase overnight as RHs
begin to rise out. Winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are
possible from Baker County through the Lower Treasure Valley
overnight Saturday. These strong winds occur as RHs rise out of
critical dryness, however active fire behavior may be observed
even past the Red Flag Warnings due to the winds.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect
from 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zone 423 Owyhee
Mountains. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671
Steens Mountain and 672 Southern Grasslands.

* TIMING...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/
Saturday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...89 to 99 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.

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

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

* WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington
Counties.

* WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT MONDAY.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

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

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

Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

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

* WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health
effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

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