Hot Weather to Return Early Next Week

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LEWISTON, ID – The National Weather Service says the hot summer temperatures will be returning early next week with the region experiencing the hottest weather between Monday and Thursday.

“A few locations will approach or exceed record highs, with some spots pushing over 100°F. The developing heat could also allow some of the wildfire activity to flare up, largely north of the border in British Columbia, allowing the potential for some smoke or at least haze to spread in from the north toward the middle to later part of next week,” NWS says.

KEY POINTS
  • Heat Monday through Thursday (Moderate to High Confidence) https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/?wfo=otx
  • Breezy winds at times next Tuesday through Friday combined with low relative humidity will lead to fire weather concerns (Moderate Confidence)
  • Increased smoke/haze toward next Wednesday to Thursday from BC wildfires (Low Confidence)
CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
A heat watch has been issued for the region Monday through Thursday
WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK
Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence.
Sat 8/12 Sun 8/13 Mon 8/14 Tue 8/15 Wed 8/16 Thu 8/17 Fri 8/18
Fire Weather
Low RH / Wind / Dry T-Storms
Dry & Breezy Dry & Breezy Dry & Breezy Dry & Breezy
Heat
Risk Levels Little to None Minor Moderate Major Extreme
DETAILS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For the latest forecast updates, visit weather.gov/spokane.