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Fire Weather Watch Extended for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, Southern Grasslands

The National Weather Service has extended the Fire Weather Watch for parts of Oregon, now running until 9 p.m. Monday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 23, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Boise has extended a for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, and Southern Grasslands, now in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2026. The was originally issued to end earlier, but the office has pushed the end time back, extending the period of concern. The means critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly, and outdoor burning is not recommended. The covers zones and was issued at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, August 23.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 23, 2026, 3:20 p.m. ET

    Fire Weather Watch Issued for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, Southern Grasslands

    The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, and Southern Grasslands, effective from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. MDT on August 24, 2026. The watch was issued at 12:58 p.m. MDT on August 23.

    The watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly, and outdoor burning is not recommended. The National Weather Service advises listening for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

    The Fire Weather Watch expires at 9 p.m. MDT on August 24, 2026.

  2. Aug 23, 2026, 3:14 p.m. ET

    Fire Weather Watch Issued for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, Southern Grasslands

    The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, and Southern Grasslands, effective from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. MDT on August 24, 2026. The watch, issued at 12:58 p.m. MDT on August 23, covers five zones.

    According to the Weather Service, any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly, and outdoor burning is not recommended. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible; the agency advises listening for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. The watch expires at 9 p.m. MDT on August 24.

  3. Aug 23, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ETFirst report

    Fire Weather Watch Issued for Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, Southern Grasslands

    The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT, covering five zones including Burns BLM, Steens Mountain, and Southern Grasslands. The watch was issued at 12:58 PM MDT on Sunday, August 23.

    According to the advisory, any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly, and outdoor burning is not recommended. A Fire Weather Watch means critical fire weather conditions are possible, and the public is advised to listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM MDT, at which time it will expire.

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