Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures in the upper 90s to 105 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast and Southeast Washington and North and North Central Idaho.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat combined with unusually warm overnight temperatures will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses. Conditions will be difficult for residents without air conditioners. Those working or participating in outdoor activities will also be vulnerable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wildfire smoke in the region could reduce afternoon temperatures reducing the risk of extreme heat. The amount of wildfire activity and subsequent smoke in the region will play a role in how hot the temperatures are Tuesday and Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE ... COEUR D'ALENE AREA ... IDAHO PALOUSE ... CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS ... LEWISTON AREA ... LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE COUNTIES ... NORTHEAST BLUE MOUNTAINS ... LOWER GARFIELD AND ASOTIN COUNTIES ... WASHINGTON PALOUSE ... MOSES LAKE AREA ... UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN ... SPOKANE AREA ... NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS ... OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS ... WENATCHEE AREA ... EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES ... OKANOGAN VALLEY ... WATERVILLE PLATEAU

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.