...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY...

A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering
dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday,
increasing concern for lightning ignitions.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through late Thursday night.

* 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, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424
Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon,
Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central
Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM.

* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.

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

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.

*WHERE...Baker and Malheur counties


For current Oregon air quality conditions, please visit:
https://aqi.oregon.gov

For additional information, please visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.

* WHERE...Baker and Malheur Counties.

* WHEN... UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY.

* 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.

* 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