Emmett, ID Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boise and Valley Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

* 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, Payette, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.

Fire Weather Watch issued September 9 at 2:34PM MDT until September 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AND INTO THE EVENING... .A strong upper level low will create conditions very favorable for the development of thunderstorms Wed into Wed evening. Storms are expected to form in eastern OR early Wed and move into SW ID around noon MDT. After this first round moves through, additional storms should form and then continue to move northeast throughout the region. Scattered lightning is likely. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...50 to 60 mph. * Timing...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

Red Flag Warning issued September 9 at 2:10PM MDT until September 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.

Red Flag Warning issued September 9 at 2:10PM MDT until September 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 1:10PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for the next couple of days. * WHERE...Custer County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 12:06PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

AQAMSO * WHAT... Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate *WHERE... Lemhi County *WHEN... Until 3pm MDT 9/10/2024 *IMPACTS... Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 10:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Nez Perce Tribe An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than others. Air Quality Index is currently in the MODERATE to VERY UNHEALTHY categories. This action will remain in effect until 10 AM PDT Tuesday, September 10th. Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: Those who experience health effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors). Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/environmental- health/wildfire-smoke Idaho Smoke Information Hotline: 1-800-345-1007

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 9:39AM PDT by NWS Missoula MT

AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from wildfires. Air Quality Index ranging from Moderate to Very Unhealthy. * WHERE...All Areas on the Nez Perce Reservation. * WHEN...Until 10:00 AM PDT Tuesday, 10, 2024. * IMPACTS...Those who experience health effects from smoke include children under 18, elders, pregnant women, people with asthma or have difficulty breathing, diabetes, heart problems or otherwise compromised health, and people who have high exposure (those who work, exercise, or spend extensive time outdoors).