BOISE, Idaho — WHAT/WHEN | A prolonged streak of dangerously hot weather will continue across SW Idaho for the foreseeable future, with critical fire conditions expected to continue to develop on Sunday evening as thunderstorms could produce dry lightning and gusty winds.
Highs will drop a few degrees on Monday with a high of 98°. Tuesday will also be near 100 degrees but highs well over 100 degrees will return on Wednesday, and remain through next weekend.
A FIRE WEATHER WARNING has also been issued for Sunday evening for eastern Oregon, the Payette National Forest, the Owyhee Mountains, and parts of the Magic Valley for scattered thunderstorms that could produce abundant lightning and gusty winds but little to no precipitation.
IMPACT | Highs will cool a few degrees into Monday with highs in the upper 90s but the dangerously hot weather will return. At their peak on Wednesday, temperatures will be near 105° again.
NEED | How to stay safe in these scorching temperatures:
- Find shade and air conditioned spaces as often as possible
- Stay hydrated: drink water before you feel thirsty!
- Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee, and carbonated soft drinks, which can contribute to dehydration
- Never leave pets or children unattended in parked vehicles
- Wear lightweight, loose clothing
- Limit outdoor activities, especially from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Wear sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater if spending any time outdoors
- Never allow pets to walk on hot pavement as it can burn their paws; opt for grassy or shaded areas instead
How to do your part to prevent wildfires:
- Avoid driving on dry grassy areas; stay on marked roads
- Double-check trailer hitches and campers for dragging or low-hanging chains
- Ensure that campfires are dead out and cold to the touch before leaving your campsite
- Only burn in designated areas and never leave a fire unattended
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