Red Flag Warning

...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop early this afternoon across most districts. These will be a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms especially across the BLM districts. Heavy rain, small hail and outflow winds up to 45 mph will be possible with the strongest storms.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 674 Northwestern Vale BLM and 675 Baker Valley.

* TIMING...Until 8 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.