Heat, smoke, gusty winds and a few thunderstorms

High pressure shifting to the east, will bring in breezy conditions and continue to pump in the heat with scattered thunderstorms. We'll still have some smoke and haze from regional wildfires, keeping a gray sky in the forecast.

Thursday, windy with winds 10-20 MPH, partly to mostly cloudy with highs into the mid to upper 90's. A slight chance of thunderstorms.

Friday, smoke and partly cloudy skies. Winds 10-20 MPH, with highs into the lower to mid 90's.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY…

• WHAT…Temperatures of 93 to 100 expected each afternoon.
  Overnight low temperatures may not drop below 65 degrees in
  some areas.
• WHERE…Hailey, Shoshone, Burley, American Falls, Aberdeen,
  Malad, Preston, Lava Hot Springs, Pocatello, Chubbuck,
  Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg, Idaho National
  Laboratory, Arco, Mackay, Challis, and surrounding areas.
• WHEN…Until 9 PM Wednesday.
• IMPACTS…Continued hot temperatures over a multiple day
  period, with only moderate overnight relief, may cause heat
  illnesses to occur. Temperatures will back off a few degrees
  starting Thursday with better overnight recovery, providing
  some relief.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.