The map shows lightning detections during the 48-hour period ending at 10 a.m. MDT July 9, 2020. The red dots are the oldest.
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Abundant lightning in the western United States last 48 hours
Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on Abundant lightning in the western United States last 48 hours 
There has been a great deal of lightning in the western U.S. in the last 48 hours.
Below is the precipitation recorded over the last 48 hours.
It will be interesting to see how many wildfires are ignited.
Red Flag Warnings and lightning in the West
Red Flag Warnings issued Thursday for areas in Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado
Moderate amounts of lightning occurred Wednesday in Southern Oregon, Northern California and Central Nevada, while larger numbers of strikes were detected in New Mexico and Arizona. Most areas where the lightning occurred in Oregon, California, and Nevada received light rain but many locations in Arizona and New Mexico saw heavier precipitation along with the lightning.
Here is a summary from the Northwest Geographic Area Coordination Center issued Thursday at 6:57 a.m. PDT:
Thunderstorms moved north across the Pacific Northwest spreading moderate lightning from the California border to the Puget Sound. Pockets of lightning occurred in South Central Oregon, the Oregon and southern Washington Cascades, and Western Oregon and southwest Washington, with scattered light precipitation. Isolated lightning strikes in Eastern Washington and Northeast Oregon. Light initial attack occurred with the largest fire reported in Central Washington for approximately 100 acres.
Thunderstorms spark at least 8 new fires in @DesNatlForest today. @CentralORFire Largest: Tumalo Creek Fire @ 5 acres. Firefighters on scene, 4 planes working. All other fires are <1 acre. More lightning expected tonight & tomorrow. #LiveOnK2 pic.twitter.com/2DXzbUxgkV
— Chris Liedle (@chrisliedle) August 29, 2019
Dry lightning is in the forecast for most of Utah Thursday, resulting in Red Flag Warnings.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
Lightning in the forecast for some western states
Wildfire smoke forecast
The forecast for areas with Red Flag Warnings in effect Tuesday include gusty winds and low humidities. The Warning area for southwest Utah could also experience dry lightning from noon to 9 p.m. MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch areas (brown on the map above) are for Wednesday. Some areas in Oregon could receive lighting Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon with light rain.
Below is the forecast for the distribution of smoke from wildfires at 5 p.m. MDT August 27, 2019.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
More than 7,000 lightning strikes in Washington and Oregon Saturday
Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories Uncategorized2 Comments on More than 7,000 lightning strikes in Washington and Oregon Saturday 
The Northwest United States experienced another day of lightning Saturday.
Lightning and rain in the Northwest, Red Flag Warning in five states
Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories Uncategorized3 Comments on Lightning and rain in the Northwest, Red Flag Warning in five states 
Thunderstorms were prevalent in the Northwest United States on Friday with many areas receiving rain ranging from a trace to about half an inch in some locations in Northwest California and Southwest Oregon.
Thunderstorms apparently affected the route of Air Tanker 911, a DC-10, as it ferried from Moses Lake, Washington to Sacramento McClellan Friday night, lengthening the planned 600-mile flight to 749 miles.
Some rain will continue on Saturday across Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho.
The threat of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, or dry fuels have triggered Red Flag Warnings across six states
