MISSOULA, Montana (AP) — A heat wave that’s been scorching the Pacific Northwest and is suspected in several deaths will create dangerous weather conditions in the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains this weekend.
Heat warnings and advisories were in effect for north central Idaho and western Montana through Sunday. Forecasters said temperatures could top 105 degrees Fahrenheit ( 40.5 Celsius) in some areas. They said that would put people at heightened risk of heat-related illnesses.
The National Weather Service said residents of central and eastern Montana also were at moderate risk for excessive heat.
Authorities in Oregon were investigating if the triple-digit temperatures that descended on the Pacific Northwest region this week were to blame for the deaths of at least four people.
The post Dangerous heat wave reaches into northern US Rockies appeared first on East Idaho News.
Source: eastidahonews.com
Dangerous heat wave reaches into northern US Rockies
More from IdahoMore posts in Idaho »
- Calling Idaho’s next generation: National Civics Bee seeks young leaders in grades 6-8
- Idaho senator may recommend new law to prioritize children’s safety in child custody battles
- Escaped domestic elk in eastern Idaho tests negative for chronic wasting disease
- AG issues warning about jury duty scams sweeping across Idaho
- ‘Most extreme crime’: Daughter, mother sentenced in Idaho campground murder
More from MontanaMore posts in Montana »
- AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
- What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
- The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here’s what to know
- Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again
- Prescribed fire operations are planned on Idaho forests this fall
More from RegionalMore posts in Regional »
- Escaped domestic elk in eastern Idaho tests negative for chronic wasting disease
- Utah man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material
- ‘Most extreme crime’: Daughter, mother sentenced in Idaho campground murder
- Idaho faces another lawsuit over Medicaid mental health cut
- Feds approve Idaho’s plan for developing network of EV charging stations
More from WeatherMore posts in Weather »
- Thanksgiving travelers, here’s what to expect on the roads this week
- It’s a windy afternoon in eastern Idaho
- Third documented tornado confirmed in Teton County
- Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
- Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strength
Be First to Comment