Red Flag Warning

...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region this afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on today, increasing concern for lightning ignitions.

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 Eagle Cap Wilderness.

* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday.

* 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.