WHAT: Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near
100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday and
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: From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with
widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally major
HeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected
across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with
low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from area
wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective
immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 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.