High pressure centered near the Four Corners area in the Desert Southwest has expanded placing Idaho under upper-level southwest flow. As a result, some mid and high level clouds are streaming through this afternoon. It is too dry for any of the moisture to reach the surface.
The dry conditions coupled with continued breezy conditions is leading to high fire danger in southeastern Oregon and Salmon-Challis National Forest, Red Flag Warnings are in effect through 9:00 PM Saturday evening.
Temperatures will continue to remain slightly above normal as highs reach the upper 90s to around 100° in the Treasure Valley, mid to upper 90s in the Magic Valley, and mid to upper 80s in higher elevations throughout the weekend.
August begins on Tuesday, and while we heat things up to start the month, we should see temperatures cool and shower chances increase beginning Wednesday.
