Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 9:44:20 am PDT

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National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Strong Winds Tuesday

Red Flag Warning Tuesday

A cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest today bringing windy conditions with gusts up to 40-50 mph expected. Potential impacts will include strong cross winds for high profile vehicles, isolated tree damage, and blowing dust over portions of the Columbia Basin. Other hazards will include choppy lakes and wildfire spread. Make sure to wear life jackets and report any fires to local authorities.

A critical fire weather pattern is taking shape. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Tuesday for hot, dry, and windy conditions. Temperatures will warm into the 80s to low 90s with relative humidity dropping in the teens. The hot, dry conditions combined with strong west winds will increase concerns for critical fire weather conditions. Any new or ongoing grass fires will be capable of spreading rapidly.

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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

NWS Forecast Office Spokane, WA