Red Flag Warning

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACROSS FAR SOUTHEAST OREGON ZONES...

.Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop near the Nevada border and south-central Oregon this afternoon. The thunderstorms are expected to be a mix of wet and dry. Expect gusty and erratic winds up to 45 mph in the vicinity of these thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 671 Steens Mountain, and 672 Southern Grasslands.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 45 mph.

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