The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag
Warning for scattered thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon
today to 10 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF.
* IMPACTS…Scattered thunderstorms will develop Friday afternoon,
with most of them being dry. The expected lightning may cause
numerous wildfire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Gusts up to 50 mph are possible.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
– Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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