Red Flag Warning

...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH SATURDAY...

.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region through Saturday evening. Heavier rainfall is expected within stronger storms, but lightning outside of rain cores continues to be a concern.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains.

* TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

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

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds up to 40 mph.