High, sustained winds Tuesday PM
The National Weather Service of Spokane has issued a High Wind Warning for Tuesday afternoon through midnight and is predicting sustained winds from 35 to 45 MPH with gusts as high as 70 to 80 MPH. Minor snowfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. Temperatures are expected to warm up Tuesday morning. Very high, damaging winds will develop Tuesday afternoon. Winds will be out of the Southwest 35 to 45 MPH, with gusts up to 70 to 80 MPH. Dust storms are possible in the Moses Lake and Ritzville areas. Damages are expected to include downed trees and power lines which may lead to power outages. May also cause roof and fence damage. Take time to secure loose objects that may become airborne. Driving may be difficult especially for high profile vehicles/Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management. More here.