Moderate Expected Likely Heat Advisory Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:21PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA Jul 21, 11:00 AM → Jul 23, 9:00 PM WHAT: Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday andThursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-relatedillness. 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 withwidespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally majorHeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expectedacross the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings withlow temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from areawildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get. + Read More Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Updated: Jul 21, 12:04 AM Source: NWS Alert
Air Quality Alert Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA Jul 20, 12:33 PM → Jul 21, 12:45 PM An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:Washington Department of EcologySpokane Regional Clean Air AgencyAn Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediatelythrough Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expectedwildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levelsare expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups andUnhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near activewildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limittime outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleanerindoor air. Updated: Jul 21, 12:04 AM Source: NWS Alert