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Hurricane Erin Moving Away from the North Carolina Coast, Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents Continue; Hazardous Heat out West

Tropical storm conditions, storm surge flooding and coastal flooding continue today across the Outer Banks and portions of the Mid-Atlantic coast. Life-threatening rip currents and high surf continue to impact much of the East Coast through the end of the week. Hazardous, record heat will continue across the Western U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

🌫️ Degrading Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke 🌫️ Wildfire smoke will cause degraded air quality across primarily west-central/southwest Montana (along and south of Highway 200) and north-central Idaho. Conditions will likely worsen through the weekend, especially through north central Idaho. ✅ Check your local air quality: fire.airnow.gov ✅ Limit outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise during smoky periods ✅ Consider wearing a mask outdoors ✅ Stay indoors with windows and doors closed; use air conditioning and filtration if possible Take precautions to protect your health and check on those who may be more sensitive to smoke, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
Staying cool this week is essential with heat expected to ramp up once again across western Montana and north-central Idaho beginning Saturday (August 23rd)! Remember to take breaks in A/C or shade, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat, and stay hydrated. Learn heat illness signs and never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.