Call it a Record! The West was Sizzling Friday
Several record temperatures were established Friday afternoon in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California and Idaho.
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Observed record high temperatures on Friday, August 10
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Observed record high temperatures on Friday, August 10
Some cities felt temperatures that approached all-time highs. Take Great Falls, Montana for instance.
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Montana, California and Idaho were among the top-performing states with regards to record high temperatures Friday.
Boise reached an impressive 110 degrees Friday, August 10.
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Pocatello joined the century club Friday as well.
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What's the cause? A dominant area of high pressure that is helping to push air down to the surface, heating it as it sinks.
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The heat will last for a couple of days before cooling down from west to east.
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Forecast high temperatures Saturday, August 11
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Forecast high temperatures Sunday, August 12
Within these hot areas, you'll want to make sure you listen to your body, take frequent breaks, know the signs of heat-related illnesses, and check in on friends/neighbors to make sure they're staying cool too!
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Steve Glazier