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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
RITZVILLE – Get ready for triple digits.
The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures this week reaching as high as 105 degrees Thursday.
The forecast comes as the agency announced an excessive heat warning for Eastern Washington that started at 11 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 11 p.m. Friday.
“Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper-90s to lower-100s,” according to the excessive heat warning. “Temperatures (will) near 105 degrees along the Snake River Valley and lower Columbia Basin, overnight temperatures in the 60s to lower-70s.”
With a high of 98 degrees, Monday was expected to be the coolest day of the week.
The National Weather Service expected the daytime high to reach 101 on Tuesday, 104 on Wednesday and 105 on Thursday, before edging back down to 104 on Friday.
The weekend is expected to bring a high of 99 on Saturday and 96 on Sunday.
“Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities,” the National Weather Service said. “Residents without air conditioners will experience a buildup of heat within their home through late in the week.
To help alleviate the risk of heat-related illness, officials said residents should drink plenty of water, stay in an air-conditioned room and out of the sun.
Residents should check on elderly neighbors and relatives, officials said.
Neither pets nor children should be left inside unattended vehicles, officials said.
“Take extra precautions when outside; wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing,” officials said. “Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.”
Roger Harnack is owner/publisher of Free Press Publishing. An award-winning journalist, photographer, editor and publisher who grew up in Eastern Washington, he's one of only two Washington state journalists ever to receive the international Golden Quill for editorial/commentary writing. Roger is committed to preserving local media, and along with it, a local voice for Eastern Washington.
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