National Preparedness Level 3

as of June 15 at 2 p.m. MDT (on a scale from 1 to 5)

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208-387-5050

This report will be updated Monday through Friday.
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July 2, 2020

Large fire activity continues in seven states where 42 wildfires have burned 726,735 acres. New large fires were reported in Colorado, Nevada, and Washington.

Every year we look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the 4th of July. Summertime, however, also brings wildfires due to fireworks and outdoor cooking. This year we need you to do your part to prevent wildfires. We are all in this together, prevent wildfires and protect firefighters, your community, and public lands.

During this unprecedented time, the safety of the public and all wildland fire responders is always the number one priority for all wildland fire agencies. For more information and links to the Geographic Area Plans, visit the NIFC COVID-19 page.

Weather

The first surge of the monsoonal moisture will move into the Four Corners states and will create scattered storms with abundant lightning. Storms will transition to being wet by evening in most areas. A warm, dry southwesterly flow will continue across California and the Western Great Basin. Breezy winds across southern Nevada could create pockets of critical conditions. High pressure over the Great Plains will strengthen and will allow for the heat to build north into Canada.  Drying conditions are expected across New England as a high pressure intensifies eastward from the Great Lakes. In Alaska, dry conditions will develop as high pressure over the Gulf of Alaska strengthens and extends into the Interior.

Alaska (19)
Arizona (5)
Colorado (2)
Nevada (5)
New Mexico (4)
Texas (1)
Utah (5)
Washington (1)