Going back to work Monday morning might sound pretty good if you’re heading to an air-conditioned office! After a high in the triple digits on Sunday, expect another uncomfortable night of sleep. Temperatures will only drop into the upper 60s overnight. Haze from regional wildfire smoke will increase overnight. Most of the smoke is coming from the Keremeos Creek Fire in British Columbia.

   

It will be hot again Monday. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING has been extended and will now expire Monday night.  Clouds will be increasing throughout the day.  In addition, the winds will be on the uptick, and that has firefighters concerned.  Several RED FLAG WARNINGS and FIRE WEATHER WATCHES have been issued for the region. The winds will peak in the late afternoon and early evening, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

   

Meanwhile, expect a gradual cool down throughout the work week.  Temperatures will be back down in the mid-80s by Thursday and Friday.  There is a slight chance of showers on Thursday and Friday as well.  It’s been 16 days since we’ve had measurable precipitation in Spokane.