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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

 

Drought Information Statements for NWS Spokane, WA

Drought Information Statement OTX 02272026 - February 27, 2026

Drought Information Statement OTX 11222025 - November 22, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 10012025 - October 1, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 08212025 - August 21, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 07102025 - July 10, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 06162025 - June 16, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 04302025 - April 30, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 10172024 - October 17, 2024 

 

Drought Information Statements for NWS Spokane WA (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Drought Information Statement OTX 02272026 - February 27, 2026

Drought Information Statement OTX 11222025 - November 22, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 10012025 - October 1, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 08212025 - August 21, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 07102025 - July 10, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 06162025 - June 16, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 04302025 - April 30, 2025

Drought Information Statement OTX 10172024 TXT - October 17, 2024   

 

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