Heat Advisory until 11:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures in the mid 90s to around 100, with overnight lows in the 60s. Temperatures will be cooler in the higher elevations of northeast Washington.
* WHERE...Coolin, Porthill, Eastport, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Rathdrum, Naples, and Priest River.
* WHEN...From Noon Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those sensitive to heat. Residents without air conditioners will experience a buildup of heat within their homes during the afternoon and evening hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will remain quite hot into the weekend with low to mid 90s likely on Saturday and Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Address/Location
Boundary County Sheriff's Office
6438 Kootenai St
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-267-3151
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BOUNDARYCO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory