Update: Fire weather watch affecting Little Snake and White River Saturday – gusts may reach 40 mph

Published Jun 5, 2026

On Thursday at 7:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Saturday between noon and 9 p.m. for Little Snake and White River.

Winds are expected to be southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 12%.

“Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning,” adds the NWS.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service