Approaching thunderstorms could spark 'numerous' fires across Oregon, Washington

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thunderstorms developing across the Pacific Northwest have a chance of sparking many new wildfires across Oregon and Washington overnight.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for most of Oregon and Washington in response to the impending fire danger. The red flag warning will remain in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 8 a.m. Wednesday.

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart forecasts that the impending storms are capable of producing numerous lightning strikes and little to no rain.