Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM PDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Northern Trinity and Humboldt Counties including fire weather zones 403, 406, 409, 410, and 411.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated, mostly dry thunderstorms may form over the higher terrain of northern Humboldt and Trinity counties through this afternoon.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms could produce gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may ignite new fires with dry fuels and in difficult to access locations. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.