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Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Spokane WA. Details: https://t.co/DaqxXqd1Ii

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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
9 hours
Showers and isolated T-storms are increasing over N Idaho and far NE WA. The lines represent the probability of lightning (inner red is >70% and yellow is >30%). Gusty outflow winds and heavy downpours will be possible near heavier cells. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
10 hours
Northerly outflow winds have pushed smoke and blowing dust southward into Moses Lake. Here's a timelapse from the Moses Lake Airport camera showing skies turning from blue to grayish-brown over the past 3 hours.
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
10 hours
Smoke will be impacting the Methow Valley from a fire burning in southern BC. Additional smoke is coming from the Greenacres Fire near Omak and being transported southward along the Columbia River. #wawx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
10 hours
[6:12 p.m.] Several outflow boundaries are visible on satellite this evening emanating outward from showers along the Canadian border. Expect brief, intermittent bursts of wind as these boundaries sweep through the region. #WAwx #IDwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
10 hours
RT @WSDOT_East: Heads up travelers that the Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, that crosses the Columbia R. on SR 21 is out of service due to high….
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
14 hours
The cold front is pushing south through the Okanogan Valley. This camera shows blowing dust in Riverside, WA with blowing dust also reported in Omak. Wind gusts within the past hour include 68 MPH in Oroville, and 54 MPH in Omak. #wawx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
15 hours
Here's an update from some of our air quality partners on the WA smoke blog, regarding smoke across portions of the Inland Northwest: #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
1 day
Monday will be a busy day across the Inland NW. Critical fire weather conditions, tree damage/power outages, and even some lightning for North Idaho and possibly NE WA. Red Flags, High Wind Warnings, and Wind Advisories are in effect. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
2 days
Busy weather expected Sun-Mon. đŸ”¥ Red Flag Warning Sunday for critical fire weather in central WA. Monday: Watching potential for strong N winds in the Okanogan Valley. 40% chance of gusts >50 MPH. Take steps now to prevent sparks.
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
3 days
Temperatures warming into the 90s to lower 100s into the weekend. Heat related illnesses will be concern for vulnerable populations. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
4 days
Area wildfires are impacting air quality from Spokane to Kettle Falls.
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
5 days
Some new fires from the past couple days have brought more areas of smoke to the Inland Northwest. Our air quality partners in Washington have posted an update on the WA smoke blog:
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
5 days
The high temperature outlook shows a brief cooldown today before warming back up for the weekend.
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
5 days
Another sunset. In the panoramic photo, you can see the smoke spreading across the horizon on the right side of the photo, from the #WesternPinesFire . #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
5 days
Observed peak wind gusts for today, Wednesday July 9th, 2025. Additional reports can be found here:. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
5 days
Some showers along the Canadian border, with an isolated t-storm. Elsewhere, north of Davenport, radar has been showing the smoke plume from the #WesternPinesFire, which started a little before 1 PM. Check with your county officials for latest safety info. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
6 days
A passing cold front will bring gusty winds across region. Red flag warnings are in effect for much of the Inland Northwest. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
6 days
Smoke from area wildfires may impact the area into early Wednesday and again early Thursday. Here's one model depiction of what areas may find some smoke. Right now, away from fires air quality is listed as "Good". Monitor any changes here: #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
6 days
Nice end of the day for most as the heat abates. Some clouds near the Cascades; others are entering the Columbia Basin, near the Tri-Cities (see them on the horizon?) & the southern ID Panhandle. They may bring a few sprinkles later. Thanks for stopping by. #wawx #idwx
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@NWSSpokane
NWS Spokane
6 days
Here are the high temperatures observed today, July 8th, 2025. Values were about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. For more observations, you can go here: #wawx #idwx
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