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Boundary County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday August 16th, 2022 :: 01:17 p.m. PDT

Community

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

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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

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