SPOKANE, WA – It is heating up this week. The National Weather Service says to take action to stay safe from the heat if you will be outdoors: hydrate, find shade, and avoid outdoor activities when possible. Don’t forget about your pets, livestock, and neighborhood critters as well. Supply them with sources of water and shade.
The National Weather Service says there is a moderate to extreme heat risk for heat-related illnesses for much of eastern Washington and northern Idaho through late this week. Along with possible record-high temperatures, fire weather concerns will increase due to breezy conditions and low relative humidity moving into the region Wednesday through Friday.
Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk for heat-related illnesses
for much of Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
■ Widespread record high temperatures Tuesday
■ Near record high temperatures through Thursday
● Fire Weather Concerns: Breezy winds and low relative
humidity. Potential rapid spread of new or ongoing fires.
■ Wednesday near Cascades and SE Washington
■ More widespread breezy conditions Thursday and Friday.
