Inland Northwest Faces Weekend Heat Surge Near 95 Degrees

Multiple regions across the U.S. are experiencing warm and mostly sunny weather as they head into the weekend. The Inland Northwest, including Spokane, is expected to see rising temperatures with highs reaching the mid-90s and widespread sunshine, though the area hopes for rainfall in September to offset a dry summer. In Michigan, high pressure will maintain sunny and dry conditions through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the lower to mid-80s, while fog may develop Thursday night into Friday morning. West Texas, including Midland-Odessa and El Paso, will have a warm weekend with highs in the mid-90s and mostly clear skies, despite a 20% chance of thunderstorms Thursday; rain chances will increase next week with the secondary severe weather season starting mid-September. The consistent high-pressure systems in these areas are contributing to the warm, dry conditions, making for favorable outdoor activities this weekend. Residents are advised to remain cautious of localized flash flooding during the rain events and reduce speed in foggy conditions where visibility is low.