Red Flag Warning

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING AND AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING OVER IDAHO ZONES...

.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the southeast Oregon over the southern Grasslands and southern Idaho south of the Snake Basin to the Nevada border this afternoon. Expect gusty and erratic winds up to 50 mph in the vicinity of these thunderstorms. Similiar conditions expected over the Idaho zones 423 and 426 on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.