Spokane residents will battle dangerous heat Monday as temperatures climb to 100°F, raising risks for drivers, outdoor workers, and vulnerable residents. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Spokane County and surrounding areas, lasting through 9 p.m. Wednesday.
According to the NWS, widespread haze will linger Sunday before the heat peaks Monday afternoon. Light winds offer little relief, and the region’s dry conditions increase fire danger. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors without reliable cooling. Travel along I-90 could be especially hazardous with vehicle breakdowns and heat-related medical emergencies more likely in stalled traffic.
Monday’s high near 100°F marks the hottest stretch of this advisory, with only slight cooling expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows in the 60s will provide limited relief, keeping homes and businesses warmer than normal even after dark. Spokane Public Health recommends using community cooling centers, avoiding alcohol outdoors, and never leaving children or pets in vehicles, even briefly.
Relief arrives later in the week with temperatures gradually falling into the mid-80s by Thursday and Friday. Until then, emergency officials remain on high alert for power outages, increased wildfire risk, and possible delays on regional highways.
Heat advisories often extend as conditions evolve, and Spokane residents should prepare for updates through midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Spokane, WA
- Monday: Hot, high near 100°F. Partly cloudy overnight, low 65°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 97°F. Evening low 67°F.
- Wednesday: High 91°F, mostly cloudy. Low near 65°F with a 20% shower chance overnight.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 89°F. Low 62°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 86°F. Low 56°F.
