Dry thunderstorms raise fire concerns east; Portland area may see storms overnight

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The risk of dry thunderstorms east of the Cascades on Wednesday has increased over the past few days.

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for central Oregon and the Columbia basin for “abundant lightning.” The warning is set to expire at 11 p.m. tonight.

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