05/28/2026
🚨Heads up, the US National Weather Service Spokane Washington is forecasting scattered thunderstorms across the Inland Northwest today (Thursday), with the most active weather expected from 2 p.m. to midnight. Some storms could bring damaging winds, heavy rain and lightning.
High winds can bring down trees or branches and cause power outages. Now is a good time to get ready. Visit myavista.com/outage to learn more.
Here are ways to prepare for a possible outage:
✔️Charge phones, backup batteries and other essentials before the storm moves in.
✔️Keep flashlights, fresh batteries and a portable radio in an easy-to-find place.
✔️Make sure you have water, food, medications and pet supplies on hand.
✔️If you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, have a backup plan in place.
✔️Stay away from downed power lines and report outages when it is safe to do so.
We encourage customers to stay weather-aware and have a plan in place before conditions change. Follow US National Weather Service Spokane Washington for the latest forecast updates.