2021 Windstorm News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Credit Courtesy of the National Weather Service Some residents across the greater Spokane region could lose power late this afternoon and tonight as strong winds hit the area. The National Weather Service issued an advisory Monday warning winds could be around 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts as high as 50 miles per an hour. The warning is in effect for the area ranging from Spokane to Moses Lake and South to Walla Walla. The National Weather Service urged those who drive high profile vehicles to be cautious. Avista issued an alert to customers Monday afternoon asking them to prepare for po...

Credit Doug Nadvornick/SPR Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward on Thursday declared a civil emergency as a result of Wednesday’s windstorm. Officials say the designation helps the city qualify for money needed to move and clean up debris that has some effect on public safety. The emergency designation takes effect immediately and indefinitely. The city says about 250 trees were reported downed or heavily damaged in the city’s parks and streets. Some of those are in Comstock Park on the South Hill, which the city has closed to the public for now while they assess the damage. Parks officials say...