NWS Spokane

A special weather statement has been issued for Bonners Ferry ID, Moyie Springs ID and Naples ID until 11:15 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Avery ID until 9:00 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Spokane WA, Cheney WA and Mead WA until 9:00 PM PDT

[May 25, 8PM]: Heads up North Idaho, there is moderate confidence that T-storm activity will be incr from south to north btwn 8-10PM. Gusty outflow winds, small hail, and widely scattered lightning is expected. #wawx #idwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Liberty Lake WA, Fairfield WA and Rockford WA until 7:15 PM PDT

[May 25, 6PM]: We're monitoring stronger cells migrating northward 6-10PM into the Idaho Panhandle. These cells will be capable of damaging wind gusts of 50-60 mph, hail, and frequent lightning. A small risk for lightning also exist in Eastern WA w/ shwrs. #wawx #idwx

While much of the Inland Northwest will see a warm & sunny start to Memorial Day, a transition to showers with embedded t-storms will develop later today. Eastern WA & north ID will see chances for thunderstorms (some strong to potentially severe) starting around 3 pm.#wawx #idwx

Breezy to windy conditions are again in the forecast for Monday. Some of the stronger winds develop over central WA in the late morning to early afternoon and expand eastward in the middle to later afternoon. See details at weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx

Thunderstorm chances increase Monday afternoon into Monday night, with the best chance for stronger t-storms over southeast WA into the ID Panhandle. Go to weather.gov/spokane for details. #wawx #idwx

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Forecast 🇺🇸 Temps: warm through Monday, then cooling. Winds: breezy, especially Monday. Precipitation: chances low until later Monday PM See attached graphics for details. Specifics for your location at ww.weather.gov/spokane #wawx #idwx

Warm, dry, and breezy through the Cascade gaps into the western Columbia Basin today. Winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and be gusty into the evening. Any new fires in the dry grass will be susceptible to spread quickly with winds. #wawx

Warm, dry, and breezy through the Cascade gaps into the western Columbia Basin today. Winds are expected to pick up this afternoon and be gusty into the evening. Any new fires in the dry grass will be susceptible to spread quickly with winds. #wawx

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, so we want to share a few tips for preventing wildfires this season. Keep ignition sources far away from dry vegetation, wood and other fuel. Be aware of weather conditions. Always follow burn bans & local, state, and federal regulations.

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A few isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly across the northern mountains and far North Idaho (10-20% chance). If a storm develops, expect isolated lightning, pea-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 30 mph.

PSPS // A public safety power shutoff (PSPS) is a proactive power outage intended to prevent potential fires during extreme weather events. Learn more: ow.ly/J3CQ50Z2NEt

@JeffreyAla_WAWX We've used this style in the past to show probability for thunderstorms. Looks similar to what the Storm Prediction Center will create for their severe weather threats.

@NWSSpokane new graphic style?

A small chance for lightning in the Idaho Panhandle for the rest of today. Keep an eye to the sky if planning to enjoy outdoor activities into this evening, especially if so in the Central Panhandle Mountains #idwx.

Here is the corrected DNR link: dnr.wa.gov

🔥 Important Burn Restriction Reminder 🔥 This #WildfireAwarenessMonth, we want to remind everyone as temperatures climb and conditions dry out, outdoor burning can get out of control quickly. Before burning, always check current burn restrictions at DNR.GOV

The holiday weekend will start off very warm and dry with breezy winds, bringing elevated fire weather conditions in areas of dry grasses. Weather trends cooler and wetter for Memorial Day. ☀️💨➡️🌧️

As we enter wildfire season, it's important to understand what causes wildfires so that we can all do our part to prevent them. For more information on preventing and protecting yourself from wildfires, visit weather.gov/safety/wildfire.