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At 649 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Drewsey, or 31 miles northeast of Burns, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Drewsey around 700 PM PDT. Drinkwater Pass around 720 PM PDT.

At 627 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lawen, or 17 miles southeast of Burns, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Coleman Mountain around 700 PM PDT.

At 623 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Mount Vernon, or 14 miles northwest of John Day, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... John Day, Canyon City, Mount Vernon, and Fox.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon, including the following counties, in northeast Oregon, Baker County. In southeast Oregon, Harney County and Malheur County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 341 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Sheep Rock, or 38 miles southeast of John Day, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ironside Mountain around 450 PM MDT. Ironside and Eldorado Pass around 500 PM MDT. Baldy Mountain around 510 PM MDT.

At 334 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Swamp Creek Buttes, or 40 miles northwest of Rome, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Turnbull Mountain around 440 PM MDT. Copeland Butte around 450 PM MDT. Knottingham Butte around 510 PM MDT.

* WHAT...There is a threat of flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms through this evening. * WHERE...Southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a risk for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 110 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Owyhee, or near Parma, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Nyssa around 120 PM MDT. New Plymouth around 130 PM MDT.

* WHAT...There is a threat of flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms through this evening. * WHERE...Southeast Oregon * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a risk for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREA...Much of Fire Weather Zone 625, including Adel, Paisley, Summer Lake, Fort Rock and areas eastward. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms continue this morning, and will increase in coverage to scattered this afternoon and evening. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of Fire Weather Zone 624 northeast of Klamath Falls. This includes Lakeview, Chiloquin, Chemult, and the Freemont-Winema National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms continue this morning, and will increase in coverage to scattered this afternoon and evening. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall today, especially this afternoon and evening, over last year's burn scars in the Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Falls, Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge, and Wiley Flat burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of central Oregon, including the following area, Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall over the Falls, Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge, and Wiley Flat burn scars is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Falls, Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge, and Wiley Flat burn scars should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scars, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 670 Burns BLM. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 50 mph.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SCATTERED LIGHTNING THIS EVENING...AND AGAIN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING IN SOUTHEAST OREGON... .Scattered thunderstorms will increase early this morning in southeast Oregon. Several rounds of thunderstorms are likely through late this evening. Gusty outflow winds and lightning, combined with low humidity this afternoon, will continue to cause critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM, 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM. * TIMING...Until 11 PM MDT /10 PM PDT/ this evening. * WINDS... * RELATIVE HUMIDITY... * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Given the long stretch of dry and hot conditions, lightning efficiency will be moderate for new fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Mostly north of Summer Lake through tonight. Friday afternoon includes areas near Paisley and north. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms into early Friday morning. Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected Friday afternoon. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some storms could be dry with gusty outflows. Any overnight storms are more likely to produce significantly less precipitation, or be completely dry. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Given the long stretch of dry and hot conditions, lightning efficiency will be moderate for new fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Mostly north of Summer Lake through tonight. Friday afternoon includes areas near Paisley and north. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms into early Friday morning. Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected Friday afternoon. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some storms could be dry with gusty outflows. Any overnight storms are more likely to produce significantly less precipitation, or be completely dry. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Given the long stretch of dry and hot conditions, lightning efficiency will be moderate for new fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Fire weather zone 623, the northeastern portion north of Highway 140. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered nocturnal thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some storms could be dry with gusty outflows. Any overnight storms are more likely to produce significantly less precipitation, or be completely dry. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Given the long stretch of dry and hot conditions, lightning efficiency will be moderate for new fire starts. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Roughly north of Highway 140 including Modoc Point, Beatty and Chiloquin. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered overnight thunderstorms across the region. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 45 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 25 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some storms could be dry with gusty outflows. Also, thunderstorms could continue into Thursday night and early Friday morning. Any overnight storms are more likely to produce significantly less precipitation, or be completely dry. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

At 913 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hines, or near Burns, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Burns and Hines around 920 PM PDT. Idlewild Campground around 930 PM PDT. Crow Flat Guard Station around 940 PM PDT. Calamity Butte around 950 PM PDT.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR SCATTERED LIGHTNING THIS EVENING...AND AGAIN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING IN SOUTHEAST OREGON... .Scattered thunderstorms will decrease but not end tonight in southeast Oregon and far southwest Idaho. Several more rounds of thunderstorms are likely in southeast Oregon beginning early Friday morning and lasting through late Friday evening. Gusty outflow winds and lightning, combined with low humidity, will continue to cause critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM and 672 Southern Grasslands. * TIMING...From 2 AM to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 50 mph.