Breezy north to northeast winds will develop Sunday night and continue into Monday afternoon. Wind gusts up to 30 mph are expected within the Okanogan Valley and across portions of the Columbia Basin. Conditions will remain warm and dry. Be sure to closely monitor any burn piles near dry fuels. Lakes exposed to the winds could become choppy and challenging to navigate in small vessels such as kayaks. Water temperatures remain cold.
It will be tempting to cool off in the many lakes, streams, and rivers as temperatures warm up across the Inland Northwest. It's very important to remember that just because the air temperature may feel warm, those water temperatures are still very, very cold. Using caution and following water safety regulations such as wearing your life vest may be difference between life and death. Water may seem calm on the surface, but can be moving swiftly just below and cold water in swift currents leads to a dangerous situation when drowning deaths occur. Remember SAFETY FIRST when recreating in the water.
Interested in becoming an official SkyWarn Storm Spotter for the Inland Northwest? The training schedule is posted on our webpage in the News Headlines. We will offer several Basic Spotter courses as well as an Advanced course. The virtual training is free to attend. Find the registration on our webpage.
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