Spokane, Washington – Thunderstorms could rumble through Spokane by late Saturday afternoon, marking a wet weekend stretch with road hazards possible into Sunday. Motorists using I-90 should expect reduced visibility and slick conditions, particularly between Cheney and Coeur d’Alene.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday, May 16, starts with light morning rain tapering by 11 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59°F. Winds will remain steady from the south around 8 mph. Saturday, May 17, brings a greater risk of severe weather. Showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop after 11 a.m., pushing highs to the upper 60s with gustier south winds increasing to 23 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday night carries a 60% chance of rain, with new precipitation amounts potentially reaching a quarter inch. Sunday stays damp, with a 50% chance of rain and highs hovering near 61°F.
Heading into next week, Monday brings a temporary break with partly sunny skies and a high near 65°F, though a slight chance of showers returns by evening. Tuesday warms to 68°F with another round of isolated rain possible. Wednesday and Thursday maintain partly sunny trends, with highs near 69°F and slight shower chances.
Call to Action: Residents should limit travel during peak storm hours Saturday and keep devices charged in case of localized outages. Rain gear and windshield wipers will get a workout this weekend.
Next Update: Expect updated alerts Saturday morning if thunderstorm severity increases. Stay weather-aware as patterns remain unsettled through midweek.
