Full Notification

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 93 to 103 degrees. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures 58 to 65 degrees.

* WHERE...Newport, Tiger, Clark Fork, Pinehurst, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Ione, Deer Park, Colville, Eastport, Kettle Falls, Fruitland, Metaline Falls, Chewelah, Northport, Fernwood, St. Maries, Sandpoint, Priest River, Dobson Pass, Osburn, Flowery Trail Road, Kellogg, Lookout Pass, Fourth Of July Pass, Athol, Metaline, Mullan, Orin-Rice Road, Bonners Ferry, Wallace, and Springdale-Hunters Road.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat Risk of this magnitude impacts almost everyone who does not have access to adequate cooling or hydration.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE ... CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS ... NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1 if you see someone exhibiting heat stroke symptoms.