Red Flag Warning

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHWEST IDAHO ZONES THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

.Scattered thunderstorms are expected across southwestern Idaho Thursday afternoon. Expect gusty and erratic winds of 45-60 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 noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands.

* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds to 45-60 mph.

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