Kootenai County, ID
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 11:44 AM PDT – Thursday 07/23 9:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
What
Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
Where
Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
When
Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Additional Details
Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas Impacted
- Northern Panhandle
- Coeur d'Alene Area
- 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
- Okanogan Valley
- Waterville Plateau
- Central Chelan County
- Western Chelan County
- Western Okanogan County
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Monday 07/20 10:43 AM PDT – Tuesday 07/21 6:15 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency
What
Air Quality Advisory due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. For the latest air quality readings, head to https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com.
Where
Boundary County, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties.
When
Next update by 12 PM Monday, July 20th.
Impacts
Some members of the public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Areas Impacted
- Benewah, ID
- Bonner, ID
- Boundary, ID
- Kootenai, ID
- Shoshone, ID
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
HeatRisk for Upcoming Week
Created by the NWS Spokane WFO
Hot temperatures will bring moderate to major HeatRisk for the upcoming week, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to be the hottest days. For moderate HeatRisk, this is dangerous to those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. For major HeatRisk, this is dangerous to anyone without effective cooling or hydration.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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