Spokane, WA – Thunderstorms could disrupt Thursday evening plans across Spokane as a storm system sweeps through Eastern Washington ahead of the holiday weekend. Drivers along Interstate 90 should watch for sudden downpours and lightning during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, scattered showers and storms are possible after 2 p.m. Thursday, with gusty winds and localized lightning strikes most likely late in the day. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s before storms move in, then fall into the low 60s overnight.
Residents should prepare for brief travel delays, slick roadways, and limited visibility during evening commutes. Outdoor events may need to pause due to lightning risks. Keep phones charged and avoid unnecessary travel if storms intensify.
Friday brings calmer skies with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 90 degrees. The warmup continues into the weekend, with Saturday topping out near 95 under clear skies. This pattern sets the stage for a hot Labor Day, with daytime highs climbing into the lower 90s and plenty of sunshine.
While the holiday weekend looks dry, the combination of heat and late-summer dryness increases fire danger across the Inland Northwest. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and to secure trailer chains that could spark roadside fires along highways.
Thunderstorms Thursday remain the only major disruption before a stretch of summerlike weather carries Spokane into early next week. Updated advisories may be issued if storms intensify Thursday afternoon.
Five Day Forecast for Spokane, WA
- Thursday: High 84, chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Low 61.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 90, low 60.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 95, low 61.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 91, low 59.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high 92, low 58.
