Some unsettled conditions mark the start of the week. Warmer than normal temperatures toward middle to late week, with minor to moderate heat risk. #WAWX #IDWX

The threat of thunder continues overnight. Best chance will be over Southeast WA and Lower ID Panhandle. #wawx #idwx

6:25 PM: Clusters of showers & embedded t-storms tracking north from OR. May push toward Lewiston the next 60-90 minutes and then onto the Palouse. Brief heavy rain, gusty winds to 40 mph and small hail possible, along with lightning. #wawx #idwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Asotin WA and Anatone WA until 7:15 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Lewiston ID, Clarkston WA and Pomeroy WA until 7:45 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Lewiston ID, Clarkston WA and Pomeroy WA until 8:15 PM PDT

8:00 PM: Radar loop, showing showers & t-storms tracking into southeast WA & the lower ID Panhandle. Wind gusts to 50 mph, small hail and brief heavy rain possible, along with lightning. #wawx #idwx

945 PM: Shower/t-storms mostly abating tracking north. Yet you might see an "outflow boundary" in this loop. It pushes north of Ritzville by the loop's end. As it continues north, it'll kick up winds a little; then gusts continue to increase overnight into Tue AM. #wawx #idwx

Radar showing persistent circulation allowing showers and thunderstorms to linger over portions of Southeast Washington and North Idaho this morning. #WAWX #IDWX

After our cool day today (sarcasm intended), max temps will again climb to well above normal. Will a few locations approach new daily records.....mayhaps?! #idwx #wawx

☀Summer weather is holding on for another weekend in the Inland Northwest. Another chance to get out & enjoy the nice weather. 🥤Please stay hydrated & take breaks if you're sensitive to the heat.

Forecast is hot temperatures for several days. Yet some ask, "When's it cool down?" Here's a table showing the high temperature forecast into next week, with models showing cooler readings. Go to weather.gov/spokane to get your local forecast. #wawx #idwx

Soft comes the night, hoping the weeping willow smiles. Do you call this a cruel summer? Fill in the blank space. In another fortnight, heat will be a memory. I want lavender haze of such evenings; but I shake it off. As I'm the anti-hero, so will our weather be. #wawx #idwx

Strong high pressure over the region will result in stable weather conditions today. Forecast calling for clear skies, warm temps, and light winds. Only caveat will be areas of wildfire smoke drifting toward the L-C Valley and southeastern WA. #wawx #idwx

😎🌞It's happening again. 78% chance Spokane reaches 90 degrees. If so, counter goes to 34 days for 2024 and a tie for 5th place for most 90 degree days. 🌡️ #wawx #idwx

One silver lining to September heatwaves: Shorter daylight time.

730 pm Thursday | satellite shows smoke from fires in Oregon and Idaho moving northward. Expect this to continue through the night and Friday as well. #wawx #idwx

Here is a forecast of elevated smoke moving into the region tonight and Friday. Hazy skies are expected through the weekend, and some locations could see decreased air quality from near surface smoke. Check forecast here: rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/HRRRsmoke… #wawx #idwx