Spokane, WA – Thunderstorms are expected to pass through southeast Washington Tuesday morning, with lightning potentially sparking new wildfires. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that scattered showers may bring lightning from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m., particularly across the far southeast part of the state and the central and southern Idaho Panhandle. The affected area is shaded in green on the NWS map, indicating a 15 to 25 percent chance of lightning strikes. Areas outside of this zone face a lower chance, at less than 15 percent.
According to the NWS, hazards include cloud-to-ground lightning, gusty winds, and the potential for new wildfire ignitions. Residents in the region should remain vigilant, particularly in wildfire-prone areas.
Following the morning storms, the weather in Spokane is expected to stabilize. The forecast shows clear skies and temperatures reaching the mid-80s on Wednesday, with a slight warm-up later in the week. Highs could climb to 89°F by Saturday and Sunday, with sunny skies predicted to continue through the weekend.
