Weather Authority Alert

Weather Alert

...VERY HOT TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED BY THE WEEKEND AND THROUGH
AT LEAST MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK...

A strong high pressure system will build over the Pacific
Northwest by the end of this week and will continue through the
weekend into next week. Strong air subsidence and adiabatic
heating of sinking air under this high pressure system will result
in record high temperatures from Friday through midweek next week
in most areas.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 108 to
114 possible.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. In
Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is some possibility that all time
record high temperatures will be reached or exceeded during
this heat wave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

Local Weather

Weather Alert

...VERY HOT TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED BY THE WEEKEND AND THROUGH
AT LEAST MIDWEEK NEXT WEEK...

A strong high pressure system will build over the Pacific
Northwest by the end of this week and will continue through the
weekend into next week. Strong air subsidence and adiabatic
heating of sinking air under this high pressure system will result
in record high temperatures from Friday through midweek next week
in most areas.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 108 to
114 possible.

* WHERE...In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. In
Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is some possibility that all time
record high temperatures will be reached or exceeded during
this heat wave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

Currently in Kennewick

71°F
Clear
98°F / 71°F
5 AM
69°F
6 AM
69°F
7 AM
75°F
8 AM
76°F
9 AM
80°F

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