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WA Emergency Management

We’re urging you to exercise the highest level of caution this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon and evening across central and eastern Washington. #wawx

A PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Red Flag Warning is in effect for Saturday. Extreme conditions are forecast for the afternoon and evening with southwest winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH. Very rapid fire growth is possible with any new or existing wildfires. The areas included in this warning include the Waterville Plateau, Okanogan Valley, Western Columbia Basin, Colville Reservation, Spokane Area, Palouse, and Snake River

ALT A PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Red Flag Warning is in effect for Saturday. Extreme conditions are forecast for the afternoon and evening with southwest winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH. Very rapid fire growth is possible with any new or existing wildfires. The areas included in this warning include the Waterville Plateau, Okanogan Valley, Western Columbia Basin, Colville Reservation, Spokane Area, Palouse, and Snake River

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@lniwa25 Sep 2025

The winner of the 2025 Pole Top Rescue Competition is @AvistaUtilities ! Congratulations to all teams that demonstrated the skills required to save a life high atop a power pole. Watch highlights from the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference in Spokane. #GISHC2025

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@NWSSpokane25 Sep 2025

Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions will occur across the region today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued! In addition, wind gusts of 30 to 40 MPH are expected to pick up areas of blowing dust, especially near recently plowed fields. #wawx

Map showing location of Red Flag Warning, as well as when it is in effect.

ALT Map showing location of Red Flag Warning, as well as when it is in effect.

Areas of blowing dust are expected today, and may reduce visibility as low as 1/2 to 1 mile near recently plowed fields.

ALT Areas of blowing dust are expected today, and may reduce visibility as low as 1/2 to 1 mile near recently plowed fields.

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@NWSSpokane19 Aug 2025

Accompanying our warm temperatures, locally breezy winds are also anticipated for Wednesday. #wawx #idwx

Accompanying our warm temperatures, locally breezy winds are also anticipated for Wednesday.

ALT Accompanying our warm temperatures, locally breezy winds are also anticipated for Wednesday.

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@NWSSpokane29 Jun 2025

Heat advisories are in effect for Monday & Tuesday across the Inland Northwest. Highs in the 90s to low 100s and lows in the upper 50s to low 70s will increase the risk for heat-related illness for anyone without effective cooling & adequate hydration. weather.gov/Spokane

Map of heat advisories for Eastern Washington and North Idaho that are in effect from 9 AM Pacific Daylight Time Monday June 30 through 9 PM Tuesday July 1. Forecast high temps in the 90s to low 100s and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s will affect anyone without effective cooling and adequate hydration. Stay hydrated, limited time outdoors during the afternoon hours, Use AC or find a place with AC, and wear light-weight, light-colored clothing.

ALT Map of heat advisories for Eastern Washington and North Idaho that are in effect from 9 AM Pacific Daylight Time Monday June 30 through 9 PM Tuesday July 1. Forecast high temps in the 90s to low 100s and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s will affect anyone without effective cooling and adequate hydration. Stay hydrated, limited time outdoors during the afternoon hours, Use AC or find a place with AC, and wear light-weight, light-colored clothing.

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@NWSSpokane7 Jun 2025

Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect for central Washington from 12 PM Sunday to 9 PM Tuesday and for eastern Washington and north Idaho from 12 PM Monday to 9 PM Tuesday.

Map of heat advisory and extreme heat warning locations for the Inland Northwest. The Wenatchee and Moses Lake areas are under extreme heat warnings with the rest of the region under heat advisories. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses, stay hydrated, limit strenuous time outdoors in the afternoon, Use or find a place with air conditioning, and wear light-weighted light-colored clothing.

ALT Map of heat advisory and extreme heat warning locations for the Inland Northwest. The Wenatchee and Moses Lake areas are under extreme heat warnings with the rest of the region under heat advisories. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses, stay hydrated, limit strenuous time outdoors in the afternoon, Use or find a place with air conditioning, and wear light-weighted light-colored clothing.

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@NWSSpokane3 Jun 2025

A significant warm up will occur this week heading into early next week. If you have weekend plans be prepared for very warm temperatures as high temperatures on Sunday reach the 90s for most areas. #wawx #idwx

Lake Chelan in the background with forecast high temperatures shown through Monday, June 9th.

ALT Lake Chelan in the background with forecast high temperatures shown through Monday, June 9th.

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@NWSSpokane24 May 2025

Air temperatures tomorrow will be in the 80s, however, water temperatures are 40-50 degrees. In 40-50 degree water, you can lose the ability to keep yourself afloat in just five minutes. If you're going to be on a body of water this weekend, always wear a life jacket. #wawx #idwx

Graphic depicting how to stay safe with cold waters.

ALT Graphic depicting how to stay safe with cold waters.

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@NWSSpokane20 May 2025

Thunderstorms moving into the Spokane Area heading east 20-30 mph. Frequent lighting and brief very heavy rain associated with thunderstorms. Best way to stay safe is to move indoors. #wawx #idwx

Image of radar reflectivity at 10:30 PM showing storms moving across Airway Heights to Deer Park, Davenport, and the northern Palouse moving east at 20-30 mph.

ALT Image of radar reflectivity at 10:30 PM showing storms moving across Airway Heights to Deer Park, Davenport, and the northern Palouse moving east at 20-30 mph.

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@NWSSpokane20 May 2025

Heads up: Two areas of storms in Adams and Lincoln County slowly tracking east towards Spokane. If they can hold together, they will track into the Spokane metro around 10-11 PM. Storms capable of gusty winds, infrequent lightning, and hail size up to half an inch. #wawx

Radar image of storms heading towards Spokane around 10 to 11 pm tonight.

ALT Radar image of storms heading towards Spokane around 10 to 11 pm tonight.

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@NWSSpokane12 May 2025

Composite satellite and radar loop between 4:10 to 5:00 PM. Still potential for isolated severe thunderstorms mainly from around Lewiston/Pullman northeastward to the Silver Valley. Large hail, brief heavy rain and gusty winds will be the main risks to watch out for. #idwx #wawx

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@NWSSpokane7 May 2025

Winds will increase slowly through the day and become gusty this evening and overnight with the passage of a cold front. Wind gusts 25-35 mph will be common across the region with isolated gusts near 40 mph btwn #Pomeroy & #Pullman #wawx #idwx

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@NWSSpokane16 Apr 2025

Anticipate dry, gusty north winds Wednesday and Thursday across the Inland NW. Strongest winds will be across central WA especially on Wednesday. #wawx #idwx

Photo of crews working to contain a spring wildfire. Forecast of gusty north winds and low humidity Wednesday and Thursday.

ALT Photo of crews working to contain a spring wildfire. Forecast of gusty north winds and low humidity Wednesday and Thursday.

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@NWSSpokane15 Apr 2025

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Okanogan Valley and Waterville Plateau from 5am to 8pm Wednesday, April 16th. Wind gusts in this area could gust as high as 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving high profile vehicles difficult. #wawx

Map depicting Wind Advisory in north central Washington.

ALT Map depicting Wind Advisory in north central Washington.

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@NWSSpokane27 Mar 2025

[Mar 26, 9:50PM]: 2 areas of T-storms. One tracking frm Pullman to St Maries. A second cluster tracking north between the Tri-Cities and Moses Lake northward. Brief downpours of rain and small hail along with wind gusts up to 40 mph possible w/ some cells. #wawx #idwx

Picture of radar image showing thunderstorms in Pullman and Moses Lake

ALT Picture of radar image showing thunderstorms in Pullman and Moses Lake

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@NWSSpokane12 Mar 2025

Thursday will be windy. Winds will increase Thursday morning and continue into the afternoon. Many areas will experience gusts between 35 and 45 mph. #wawx #idwx

Thursday will be windy. This is a map of peak wind gusts which are expected to range from 35 to 45 mph across much of the region. Graphic also has impacts including damage to tree branches, blown objects, and choppy lakes.

ALT Thursday will be windy. This is a map of peak wind gusts which are expected to range from 35 to 45 mph across much of the region. Graphic also has impacts including damage to tree branches, blown objects, and choppy lakes.

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@NWSSpokane25 Feb 2025

Going to be a windy one today. Hold onto your hats. Soggy soils + winds may lead to downed trees and localized power outages. #wawx #idwx

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@NWSSpokane24 Feb 2025

[Feb 24 12:30PM] - Heads up INW! A band of light rain will move through the next few hours. Of higher concern will be bands of heavy showers + thunderstorms 3-7PM capable of lightning and strong wind gusts of 40-50 mph leading to tree damage. #wawx #idwx

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@NWSSpokane15 Feb 2025

Here's our latest snow totals expected with the incoming system. ❄️ For most of Central and Eastern WA, the bulk of the snow will fall before Sun. afternoon. Snow will continue through early Tue. morning over the Cascades, Blue Mtns, far Eastern WA, and the ID Panhandle.

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@NWSSpokane12 Feb 2025

So far this evening, we are seeing several spots across the Inland Northwest with negative temperature readings. Be prepared for very cold conditions if you're heading out tonight or early tomorrow morning!

current air temperatures for locations across eastern Washington and north Idaho. Values range from -7 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

ALT current air temperatures for locations across eastern Washington and north Idaho. Values range from -7 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit.

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