Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Watch issued July 16 at 1:07PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Wapiti burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area,
Sawtooth/Stanley Basin.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected
during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn
scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the
Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from
local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and
debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar, which may lead to flash
flooding and debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Cape Horn Area and Banner Summit.
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Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2366th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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