Spokane, WA – Residents across Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle should prepare for showers and thunderstorms Thursday evening into overnight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Spokane.
Forecasters said the highest chances for storms are in southeast Washington and the Idaho Panhandle, with rainfall totals ranging from 0.1 to 0.15 inches. While amounts are relatively light, NWS cautioned that heavy downpours during thunderstorms could cause localized flooding, especially near recent burn scars.
According to the NWS, potential impacts include gusty outflow winds, lightning, and heavy rainfall. Any intense storms that pass over fire-scarred terrain may trigger rapid runoff, heightening the risk for flash flooding in vulnerable areas.
The agency advises residents and travelers to monitor conditions closely this evening and overnight. Thunderstorms could reduce visibility on roadways and create hazardous travel conditions. Those living near burn scars are urged to have a safety plan in place in case flooding develops.
The weather outlook covers much of the Inland Northwest, including Spokane, Pullman, Lewiston, Coeur d’Alene, and surrounding counties. Conditions are expected to improve by Friday, though unsettled weather may linger.
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