Spokane, Washington – Highs near 103°F are expected to grip much of eastern Washington through Tuesday night as a heat advisory blankets the Inland Northwest, prompting officials to warn of elevated risks for heat-related illness.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, the advisory remains in effect from 9 a.m. Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday, covering Spokane, Pullman, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, and Lewiston, Idaho. Daytime highs will soar into the upper 90s and low 100s, while overnight lows will stay in the upper 50s to low 70s—offering little relief.
Cities like Moses Lake, Colville, and Wenatchee could also see triple-digit heat, with limited overnight cooling increasing stress on vulnerable groups, especially those without air conditioning. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and wear light-colored clothing. Those working outdoors or in uncooled spaces are particularly at risk.
This is the first widespread heat advisory of the summer for the region and may signal a hotter-than-average start to July. Cooling shelters and local resources may become available if conditions worsen.
Warnings remain in effect through 9 p.m. Tuesday, with updates expected at weather.gov/Spokane.
