Spokane, Washington – High fire danger and gusty winds are set to grip eastern Washington on Friday, July 18, as summer heat builds across the region. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday for Spokane and surrounding counties, including the Columbia Basin and Palouse areas. Dry brush, low humidity, and winds gusting up to 35 mph could lead to rapid fire spread, especially along I-90 and open rural zones.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, this alert covers Fire Weather Zones 705–709, which include the Waterville Plateau, Central Cascades foothills, and the Lower Snake River Valley. Winds from the southwest at 10–20 mph will peak Friday afternoon. Relative humidity may drop as low as 11%, creating dangerously dry conditions. Residents should avoid any outdoor burning or spark-producing activity and stay alert for Red Flag Warnings.
Friday’s high will soar to 96°F, the hottest of the week. By nightfall, skies turn mostly cloudy with temps dipping to the mid-60s. Saturday and Sunday bring a slight cooldown with highs in the mid-80s, though dry and breezy conditions persist.
Five-Day Forecast: Spokane, WA
- Friday, July 18 – Sunny, high near 96°F. Southwest wind 8–13 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.
- Friday Night – Mostly cloudy, low near 66°F.
- Saturday – Mostly sunny, high near 86°F.
- Sunday – Mostly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Monday – Partly cloudy, high near 85°F.
- Tuesday – Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers (20%), high near 87°F.
- Wednesday, July 23 – Mostly sunny, high near 90°F.
🔥 Wildfire conditions remain elevated through Friday night. Stay weather-aware and limit outdoor fire risk through the weekend.
