Heat Wave

Since 1881, when the National Weather Service began observing temperatures in Spokane, the mercury has topped 100 degrees five times in June. If the forecast holds, Spokane will double that number by Wednesday.

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How to keep your pets cool in Spokane’s upcoming heat wave

UPDATED: Fri., June 25, 2021

As much of the west sweats in 100-degree weather, pets and their owners will face their own challenges staying hydrated and cooled.

News > Idaho

Blistering heat is expected on race day, but Ironman triathlon is still happening in Coeur d’Alene

UPDATED: Fri., June 25, 2021

Runners will face what’s expected to be one of the hottest Ironman race days with temperatures forecast to exceed 100 degrees Sunday in Coeur d’Alene.

Friday June 25 Weather Forecast

Fri., June 25, 2021

It’s been our big story all week long, getting ready for the heat wave. The National Weather Service upgraded the excessive heat watch to a warning on Thursday, indicating the dangerous heat is imminent.

News > Pacific NW

National Weather Service upgrades Spokane to excessive heat warning, consecutive 100-degree days likely

UPDATED: Fri., June 25, 2021

NWS Spokane announced the excessive heat warning Thursday afternoon and said that they have "high confidence" that temperatures will reach 100 degrees every day from Sunday all the way to next Thursday.

News > Local Government

Spokane asks residents to cut back on water amid chlorine shortage as heat wave approaches

UPDATED: Thu., June 24, 2021

It’s an inopportune time for a chlorine shortage.

News > Weather

Gardening: Hot weather makes for early summer chores

Thu., June 24, 2021

Hang on folks, its about to get HOT. This weekend temperatures are predicted to be north of 100 degrees and it’s not even July yet. Here are a few things to consider for the garden.

News > Idaho

Spokane has hit 100 degrees in June just five times since 1881. That number is expected to double within a week

Thu., June 24, 2021

Temperatures are expected to eclipse 100 starting Saturday in Spokane, and won't dip below the triple-digit mark until Thursday. If so, it'll tie the longest streak of consecutive 100-degree days in Spokane in history, dating back to July 1928, and will shatter the streak in the month of June set six years ago, when temperatures topped 100 twice on June 27 and June 28.

News > Health

Spokane is about to get hot. How to stay safe with the ‘abrupt change’ in temperature

UPDATED: Wed., June 23, 2021

It’s still June, and we aren’t acclimated to the record high temperatures headed to the Inland Northwest in the coming days.

News > Health

‘Very thoughtful and intentional’: How Spokane is preparing to help the community’s most vulnerable in the potentially historic heat wave

UPDATED: Thu., June 24, 2021

Grab a water. Find some shade. Freeze those ice pops. Spokane’s heat wave is expected to shatter records and sizzle the city.

News > Business

Air conditioning a hot commodity in Spokane region that keeps getting hotter

UPDATED: Wed., June 23, 2021

When the average Spokane-area customer learns that a house's furnace needs to be replaced, he or she will probably kick that decision down the road, even if the outside temperature is 10 degrees below zero.But that same customer facing a broken air conditioner in 90-degree heat won't hesitate a minute to get that unit fixed, said Nathan Norman, owner of Bill's Heating & AC, which is based in Post Falls.

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