Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Friday

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, damaging winds with potentially significant gusts, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes are expected Friday afternoon into night across portions of the central Plains into upper Great Lakes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 1:24:15 am PDT

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National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Elevated Fire Weather Friday

Colder Weekend

Gusty winds will develop Friday. West to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph will lead to elevated fire weather conditions, especially in the foothills of the Cascades and Western Columbia Basin where there are drier fuels. Use caution around dry grasses on Friday.

Heads up: Unseasonably cold weather is on the way this weekend. A cold storm system will track across the region starting Friday night, with the coldest temperatures hitting Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here’s what you need to know to prepare: 🏔️ Mountain Snow: Light snow is expected above 4,000-4,500 feet in the Cascades. 🌱 Protect Plants: Frost and freeze conditions are likely in the northern valleys Saturday night into Sunday. Take steps to protect sensitive vegetation before then. 🥾 Backcountry Safety: If you are hiking or camping, winter-like conditions are returning. Pack adequate gear and extra layers to prevent hypothermia. Stay warm and stay weather-ready! For the latest localized updates, visit weather.gov/spokane.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Friday

NWS Forecast Office Spokane, WA