Jamestown, ID Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Jamestown.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River; Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River
Fire Weather Watch issued July 13 at 10:37AM MDT until July 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River and Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity in combination with critically dry fuels may result in extreme fire behavior.

Fire Weather Watch

Area
Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands
Fire Weather Watch issued July 13 at 9:47AM MDT until July 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. * TIMING...From 3 PM MDT Monday afternoon through 9 PM MDT Monday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...93 to 99 degrees. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Heat Advisory

Area
Lower Treasure Valley; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 5:57AM MDT until July 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 104 Today and Monday. * WHERE...Lower Treasure Valley Zones. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will limit the ability to cool down and recover.

Heat Advisory

Area
Coeur d'Alene Area; Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Waterville Plateau
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 3:38AM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...High temperatures 95-105 on Sunday and 90-100 on Monday. Overnight low temperatures 65-75. * WHERE...Ephrata, Wilbur, Coeur d'Alene, Worley, Quincy, Hayden, Chelan, Spokane Valley, Number 1 Canyon, Moses Lake, Clarkston, Downtown Spokane, Davenport, Culdesac, Number 2 Canyon, Grand Coulee, Fairfield, Pomeroy, Ritzville, Badger Mountain Road, Lewiston Grade, Peck, Pangborn Airport, Lapwai, Cheney, Lewiston, Airway Heights, Wenatchee, Coulee City, Mansfield, Othello, Waterville, Gifford, Rockford, Alpowa Summit, Odessa, Entiat, Cashmere, Creston, Post Falls, and Harrington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warm low temperatures will limit ability to cool indoor spaces overnight for those without air conditioning.

Heat Advisory

Area
Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 11:42AM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Missoula MT

* WHAT...Major risk of heat effects expected. High temperatures will range from 100 to 108 degrees. Sunday will be the hottest day. Overnight lows will drop down to the 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and Orofino/Grangeville Region. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.

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