Spokane, WA – Drivers and residents in Spokane should prepare for soaking rain and scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday night, as a dynamic July weather pattern brings both hazards and relief to eastern Washington. Showers are likely to move in by late Monday and persist into Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., creating the risk of brief downpours and slick roads.
According to the National Weather Service, Spokane will see a 50% chance of showers Monday and a 60% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday. Rainfall amounts will be modest, but heavier showers within storms could cause temporary flooding on low-lying roads, especially near downtown Spokane and surrounding neighborhoods. Winds will remain mostly calm, though isolated gusts could accompany any storms.
City and county road crews are monitoring key corridors including I-90 and US-2, where wet pavement and low visibility may slow the morning and evening commute. Residents are urged to allow extra travel time, check headlights, and avoid driving through flooded areas. Thunderstorm activity is expected to diminish by late Tuesday night, with sunshine and warmer temperatures returning Wednesday…