Red Flag Warning: Treasure Valley BLM; Owyhee Mountains; Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands

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Red Flag Warning — Treasure Valley BLM; Owyhee Mountains; Western Twin Falls BLM; Southern Highlands Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. ...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.