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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Wind storm expected Saturday night, Sunday

A lot of the colorful autumn leaves are going to be falling this weekend. A potent cold front headed for the Inland Northwest is expected to kick up strong winds across the region with gusts to 40 or 50 mph. The National Weather Service this afternoon issued a wind advisory from 8 p.m. Saturday through 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sustained southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will be accompanied by the higher gusts. Forecasters warned drivers of high-profile rigs to use caution during the storm. In Spokane, the forecast calls for sustained winds of 18 to 28 mph with gusts to 39 mph on Saturday night. On Sunday, winds will subside a little, but gusts may still reach 30 mph. Coeur d’Alene should see gusts to 28 mph on Saturday night and 32 mph on Sunday. Light rain is likely tonight from a warm front that will boost temperatures back to the middle 60s on Saturday before the cold front arrives with rain showers Saturday night. Highs Sunday will be in the low 50s, which is slightly below normal for this time of year.