Interior Northwest Swelters As Heat Intensifies
• Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for the interior Northwest as temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to lower 100s Fahrenheit.
• Dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires, and smoke may reduce air quality, posing additional health risks.
• Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities, watch for heat-related illnesses, and protect vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and pets.
Intense heat wave in the interior Northwest
The interior Northwest is set to swelter under an intensifying heat wave as a strong high-pressure system settles over the region. Over the next few days, residents of northern Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana can expect temperatures to soar into the upper 90s and lower 100s Fahrenheit.
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