The Excessive Heat Warning has expired, but the Red Flag Warning is now extended through Wednesday at 9pm. It was originally scheduled expire Tuesday evening.
The National Weather Service says strong winds in combination with low humidity is the reason for the extension...
Meteorologist Steve Bodnar with the National Weather Service says the seven straight days of 100 degree plus weather in Wenatchee is in the record books.
Commissioners unanimously approved the changes Monday, which are not directly connected to the current Excessive Heat Warning in place for most of the area.
What was projected to be an Excessive Heat Watch is now a "Warning" for almost all of North Central Washington and the eastern part of the state.
Most locations, including the Wenatchee Valley, will see four straight days of triple digit heat with little cool down at night between Wednesday and Saturday
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