Washington Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning and Heat Risk Tuesday — Wildfire Danger High Near Spokane and I-90

Spokane, Washington – Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across eastern Washington on Tuesday, with dry conditions, gusty winds, and falling humidity increasing wildfire danger around Spokane and the I-90 corridor.

According to the National Weather Service, Spokane will see a high near 79°F on Tuesday, with northeast winds gusting up to 25 mph through the afternoon. While only a 20 percent chance of showers exists before 11 a.m., conditions will dry rapidly by midday, triggering enhanced fire weather risk throughout the region.

Residents near the Spokane Valley, Cheney, and Highway 2 should avoid any outdoor burning and secure loose materials that could spark. Breezy conditions will taper slightly into Tuesday night, with lows near 55°F and mostly clear skies expected…

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