‘Limit your time outside’: Heat advisory in effect for Boise on Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m., with the area expected to hit 102 degrees as the Treasure Valley kicks off the hottest months of the year.
The temperature is not expected to quite reach the July 8 record, but it would be just 2 degrees shy of that if it hits 102, according to NWS meteorologist Spencer Tangen. It was 104 in Boise on July 8, 2017.
These temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses, especially for those who may be more vulnerable, including young children and older adults. The 100-plus days also are dangerous for pets.
“Drink lots of extra water and try to limit your time outside during the hottest part of the day to reduce risks from heat exhaustion or heat stroke,” Tangen said in an interview with the Idaho Statesman.
The NWS also advised people not to leave children or pets in cars, because temperatures can get up to 30 degrees hotter in there.
The rest of the week won’t be quite as hot in Boise. Wednesday’s high should be in the mid-90s, Tangen said, and Thursday will cool down to a high of 87.
Along with cooler weather, Wednesday will see a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms in the area, which could bring gusty winds and lightning, but not rainfall. Hot and dry weather, with lightning and winds, provides prime conditions for wildfires, Tangen said. Right now, there is a fire-weather watch for Southeast Oregon, but the meteorologist said Southwest Idaho could be a fire risk as well if lightning hits dry fuel.
“I want to just remind people to be very careful with trying to not start fires on their own, not leaving campfires unattended, being very careful with sparks,” Tangen said.
After this week, the rest of July is likely to have above-normal temperatures across the West, according to Tangen. A longer-range forecast for this week shows a high Sunday of 98.
