…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to low
100s Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE…Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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…RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER
WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY…
A ridge breakdown will first bring a threat for thunderstorms
across portions of central and north-central Washington today and
tonight. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds
will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather
conditions likely.
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 101, 700, 701, AND 708…
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700),
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701) and Eastern
Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708).
* Winds: West/Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 13 to 24 percent.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may
lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, Garfield,
and Asotin Counties and continues for Spokane, Whitman, Adams,
Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Pend Oreille, and
Stevens Counties, through Friday, July 24th at 11 AM, due to current
and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near
active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous
levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow
tips for cleaner indoor air.