...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.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TREASURE VALLEY BLM ... OWYHEE MOUNTAINS ... WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM ... SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
