Red flag warning tonight, Friday |
| August 22, 2013 |
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The National Weather Service has issued a red
flag warning for the region, effective this
evening through 2 p.m. Friday, when a series of
fast moving thunderstorms are expected to roll
in from the south. The clusters of storms are expected to develop over Oregon this afternoon and spread into Washington and North Idaho overnight. While some cells may produce significant rain, most will be moving too fast to allay the threat of fires from lightning strikes. Combined with the recent dry weather and warm temperatures, the potential for abundant lightning significantly increases the potential for new fire starts. |