Red Flag Warning

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THURSDAY NIGHT...

...GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS OKANOGAN AND METHOW VALLEYS FRIDAY...

.In Central Washington scattered showers and thunderstorms are tracking through Central WA this morning. This activity is expected become isolated going into the afternoon. Additional showers and storms will redevelop overnight. In Eastern Washington, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and track southwest to northeast into Thursday evening. A few storms could be strong during this time with frequent lightning and hail. Gusty outflow winds around 60 mph will be possible with this activity.

* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered coverage. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Locally higher rainfall amounts possible where multiple storms move over the same area.

* Outflow Winds: Erratic outflow wind gusts up to 60 mph.

* Impacts: New fire starts from lightning. New fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds.