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Wind Advisory — Southwest Highlands, ID, Owyhee Mountains, ID
Issued
7:00 PM CDT · Fri, Aug 21 2026
Expires
11:00 PM CDT · Fri, Aug 21 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KBOI

Affected Areas

Southwest Highlands, ID Owyhee Mountains, ID

Official Bulletin

971
WWUS75 KBOI 212210
NPWBOI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

IDZ016-ORZ064-220400-
/O.EXA.KBOI.WI.Y.0012.260822T0000Z-260822T0400Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/
Western Magic Valley-Oregon Lower Treasure Valley-
Including the cities of Nyssa, Ontario, and Twin Falls
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /310 PM PDT Fri Aug 21 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 96. For the Wind
  Advisory, in the Western Magic Valley southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, in the
  Lower Treasure Valley, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Idaho, Western Magic Valley. In Oregon, Oregon Lower
  Treasure Valley.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
  temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts from the south and southwest will
  create areas of blowing dust and visibility as low as one mile,
  advancing northward through the area, with greatest impacts between
  630 PM and 900 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

IDZ030-220400-
/O.EXA.KBOI.WI.Y.0012.260822T0000Z-260822T0400Z/
Southern Twin  Falls County-
Including the cities of Rogerson and Hollister
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Southern Twin Falls County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts from the south and southwest will
  create areas of blowing dust and visibility as low as one mile,
  advancing northward through the area, with greatest impacts between
  630 PM and 900 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IDZ012-014-220400-
/O.CON.KBOI.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0012.260822T0000Z-260822T0400Z/
Lower Treasure Valley-Upper Treasure Valley-
Including the cities of Nampa, Boise, and Caldwell
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 98. For the Wind
  Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Lower Treasure Valley and Upper Treasure Valley.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the
  Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
  temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts from the south and southwest will
  create areas of blowing dust and visibility as low as one mile,
  advancing northward through the area, with greatest impacts between
  630 PM and 900 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

IDZ033-220300-
/O.CON.KBOI.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/
Upper Weiser River-
Including the cities of Indian Valley, Cambridge, Goodrich,
Fruitvale, Council, Glendale, and Mesa
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 97.

* WHERE...Upper Weiser River.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

$$

IDZ015-029-220400-
/O.CON.KBOI.WI.Y.0012.260822T0000Z-260822T0400Z/
Southwest Highlands-Owyhee Mountains-
Including the cities of Murphy Hot Springs, Grasmere, Three Creek,
Silver City, Riddle, and Reynolds
410 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Owyhee Mountains and Southwest Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts from the south and southwest will
  create areas of blowing dust and visibility as low as one mile,
  advancing northward through the area, with greatest impacts between
  630 PM and 900 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JDS