July 20th, 9:21 PM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near
100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday and
Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with
widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally major
HeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected
across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with
low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from area
wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.
July 20th, 12:33 PM
— 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
July 20th, 12:33 PM
— 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
July 20th, 12:03 PM
— July 22nd, 9:00 AM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective
immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and
expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near
active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous
levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow
tips for cleaner indoor air.
July 20th, 11:59 AM
— July 22nd, 9:15 AM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
July 20th, 10:43 AM
— 6:15 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
Washington Department of Ecology
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
Hawk Creek Campground
**Hawk Creek Campground and Boat Launch will be closed this season for the Hawk Creek Road Improvements and Stabilization project. ** The project includes: · Widening and paving Hawk Creek Road · Realigning Hawk Creek Road and constructing a riprap-armored bank with root wads and native willow plantings to prevent future erosion · Constructing soil-nail retaining walls upslope of the new road · Seeding and revegetating excavated or embanked slopes · Installing guardrails and signage This closure includes the campground, boat launch, and the waterway. There will be a gate at the Miles Creston intersection to keep people from driving in. A signed log boom across the west end of the Hawk Creek narrows will keep visitors from boating in. **The campground, boat launch, docks, and restroom facilities will be closed to the public throughout the duration of the project.**
Porcupine Bay Campground
There is a Dump/Fill Station onetime fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at [**pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640**][1] [1]: http://pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Spring Canyon
There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at [**pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640**][1] [1]: http://pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Fort Spokane
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Fort Spokane
There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at [**pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640**][1] [1]: http://pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640