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Flash flood watch issued as heavy rain targets eastern Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — Moderate to heavy rain is expected throughout eastern Idaho Thursday and Friday, which could result in localized flash flooding in some areas. That’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Pocatello. In a Wednesday afternoon email, the agency says “an abnormally moist airmass” moving through the area will result in cooler temperatures, along with showers and thunderstorms. Rain is likely to begin on Thursday and continue through the weekend. Over the next two days, meteorologists are forecasting daytime temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. Rain is most lik...

Pocatello, ID · 08-13

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More scattered storms and showers through Saturday

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-14

Idaho State Journal

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding — East Idaho's weather is changing big time starting tonight

Heavy rain, rumbling thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding and mudslides are bearing down on East Idaho, with rain rates expected to approach an inch per hour starting Wednesday night. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Big Rock burn scar near Heise, warning that the incoming storms could send debris flows tearing through the area scorched by the wildfire earlier this month. The watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Forecasters said anyone in or near the burn scar should prepare for the possibility of debris flows moving through the area and should stay current with updates from local authorities. But with heavy rain expected regionwide, flooding and mudslides could be a problem across East Idaho. The weather shift marks a dramatic turnaround from the record-breaking heat wave that has baked East Idaho for much of the summer and helped fuel this month's wildfires. An abnormally moist air mass is expected to move into the region Wednesday evening into Thursday, bringing showers and thunderstorms that will continue into the weekend, with Thursday and Friday expected to be the most impactful days. High temperatures are expected to drop into the 70s

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-12

Idaho8.com

Rain and thunderstorms forecast through Saturday

More wet weather will roll in from the south tonight, keeping showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through Friday. For Thursday night, showers and storms are likely before midnight, followed by a slight chance of rain between midnight and 1 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with the low near 50 degrees.

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-13

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Tracking heavy downpours and gusty storms

Teton, ID · 08-13

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Scattered thunderstorms with a flash flood watch posted for Thursday

Pocatello, ID · 08-12

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Heise Road closed for mudslides as heavy rain hits Big Rock Fire burn scar

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of southeastern Idaho due to heavy rain threatening the Big Rock Fire burn scar.

Madison County, ID · 08-13

Idaho8.com

Tracking sun and smoke with gusty winds with fire weather warnings

Sunny with patchy smoke and temps will be in the low-to-mid 90's. The risk of fire danger is with us again as winds could gust to 30mph and we have very low humidity. Fire weather warnings are posted for the Snake River Plain and central mountains and Salmon Challis National Park.

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-10

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Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:02AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River. Valley/Idaho Falls BLM and Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake. River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River. * WIND…West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY…As low as 8 percent. *...

Pocatello, ID · 08-10

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Big Rock Fire reaches 72% containment, several road closures still in effect

The Heise Fire continues to burn 20 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, burning a total of 2142 sparked by a lightning strike. As of Sunday, August 9, the fire has reached 72% containment.

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-10

Idaho News 6

August cooldown arrives this week

Twin Falls, ID · 08-10

East Idaho News

Wildfire smoke chokes eastern Idaho as air quality alerts expand across region

IDAHO FALLS – As wildfires across eastern Idaho create lingering smoke in the air, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a degraded air quality advisory. On Monday, the department reported that air quality in Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Oneida and Power counties was at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. The advisory continued through Wednesday. RELATED | Air quality advisory in effect for portions of eastern Idaho as wildfire smoke lingers As of Thursday morning, a new air quality advisory has been issued for Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Ma...

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-06

East Idaho News

Day 10: Big Rock Fire 72% contained, but hot spots remain near Heise

HEISE – The Big Rock Fire near Heise is now 72% contained as firefighters continue the 10th day of fire operations. The 2,142-acre blaze started on July 31 after a lightning strike caused a brush fire in the foothills north of Kelly Canyon Road and east of Heise. RELATED | Day 1: Evacuation order still in effect for Big Rock Fire; more residents told to standby In the fire’s early stages, hundreds of homes were threatened. An evacuation order was in place and road closures were implemented. Some closures are still in effect for areas in close proximity, including Heise Road east of 7N Ranch, a...

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-09

East Idaho News

Day 8: Big Rock fire reaches over 50% containment; active fire activity decreased

HEISE — Firefighters have made strides towards containment of the Big Rock Fire, achieving 54% containment as of Friday morning. On Thursday, the U.S. Wildfire Service-Great Basin said the Big Rock fire had burned 2,149 acres. That has been reduced to 2,142 acres due to more accurate mapping. 260 personnel are working the fire, a reduction from Thursday’s 305. RELATED | Fire restrictions extended for southern Idaho as blazes continue RELATED | Day 7: Big Rock Fire’s official cause released as it continues to burn near Heise “An aggressive full-suppression strategy is in place for the Big Rock ...

Eastern Idaho, ID · 08-07

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Heat Advisory through Saturday with more wildfire smoke

Idaho · 08-07

East Idaho News

Air quality advisory in effect for portions of eastern Idaho, as wildfire smoke lingers

IDAHO FALLS — As wildfires continue to burn in eastern and western Idaho, smoke is in the air, with some parts of our region experiencing unhealthy levels. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Oneida and Power counties, as smoke has lowered the air quality to unhealthy levels. Under this advisory, those counties are prohibited from open burning. People in sensitive groups may experience health effects, while the general public may be less affected. DEQ also recommends that residents limit their time outside. EastIdahoNe...

Idaho Falls, ID · 08-03

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Idaho’s Big Rock Fire brings smoke to valley, closures to South Fork canyon

HEISE, Idaho — The Big Rock Fire, discovered on Friday near Heise, Idaho, was driven by high winds, hot temperatures and dry fuels on Saturday afternoon, and the Jackson Hole valley was noticeably smoky on Sunday. According to an update on Facebook by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF), the...

Idaho · 08-03

Herald-Journal

Wildfire smoke deteriorating air quality in Preston area, much of East Idaho

Authorities are urging people to limit time spent outdoors in East Idaho because wildfire smoke continues to affect the region’s air quality, though conditions have shown some improvement since the weekend. On Monday the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality extended its air quality advisory for Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Oneida...

Preston, ID · 08-02

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Firefighters contain 150-acre Byrne Side fire in Madison County

The Madison Fire Department reported that the Byrne Side fire, which burned approximately 150 acres south of Rexburg, has been fully contained.

Madison County, ID · 08-05

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