Thursday 080824
Another air quality advisory is in effect for much of southern Idaho this morning. The DEQ issued the notice for Cassia, Jerome, Minidoka and Twin Falls county that extends into tomorrow. The area is listed in the moderate category which means there may be some risk for those who are sensitive to pollution.
Fires continue to burn in the area. The Paddock Fire, located 20 miles north of Emmett, has grown to more than 118,000 acres, burning in grass and brush. The lightning caused fire remains uncontained, with no estimated containment or control at this time.
A Level 1 "Ready" evacuation notice was issued Wednesday afternoon for people living near Warm Lake and at the North Shore Lodge. The evacuation notice was issued as a precaution due to increased fire activity from the Snag Fire which is burning eight miles east of Cascade in Valley County. The Warm Lake Highway on the east side of Scott Valley is also closed.
A level 2 evacuation order has been issued in response to the lightning-sparked Bulldog Fire burning about 8 miles north of Crouch. Evacuation alerts are active along portions of the Middle Fork Road in Garden Valley. The Forest Service has evacuated Tie Creek Campground and issued a Closure Order for surrounding Forest Service lands.
Authors Against Book Bans is hosting a public event to connect readers, writers, educators and librarians to celebrate stories and the ability to read this weekend. The event is set to begin at 2 Saturday afternoon on the Idaho State Capitol Steps. Authors Against Book Bans is a nonpartisan grassroots coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and book creators who stand against limitations against reading.
The Magic Valley Reined Cow Horse Association will host their annual futurity, derby and horse show at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds in Filer, Aug. 8 - 11. Cowboys and cowgirls from Utah, Nev., Ore., Mont., Calif., Wash. Idaho and even Canada will compete on top performance equines in 34 different classes over the four-day event. Additionally, there is over $80,000 in payouts.
Idaho Fish and Game is changing its sales date for 2025 nonresident deer and elk tags to Dec. 10. The change is intended to allow residents to conveniently buy licenses and permits in early December, ensure auto-renew transactions can be processed in a timely manner, and provide better customer service to buyers.
WEATHER
Thursday: Patchy smoke. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday: Patchy smoke. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Saturday: Areas of smoke. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday: Areas of smoke. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday: Areas of smoke. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 87.
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