High Temperature Could Reach 100° in Carbon County
Chances of heat related illness and fire danger increase, take precautions
By Denise Rivette
Hot and dry conditions will be moving into the region, with high temperatures in the 100s by Thursday. Additionally, the chance for high-based thunderstorms will increase over the weekend. As a result, expect an increase in fire danger and heat risk this week.
Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults.
Older adults, particularly those with pre existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.
KEY POINTS
Highs Exceeding 100 Possible by Thursday
Little to No Precipitation Expected This Week
High-Based Thunderstorms Possible Over the Weekend
DETAILS
Daily Highs:
Steadily increasing through midweek
Hottest day looks to be Thursday
Near 100s highs likely to stay through at least Saturday
Hottest locations along river valleys in the plains
Low Precipitation Chances:
Through Thursday, less than 10% chance of showers
Chances mostly limited to the mountains
High-Based Thunderstorms:
More likely into the weekend
High-based storms will produce gusty winds and lightning, but only spotty precipitation
Increasing Fire Danger:
The above topics all point towards an increase in fire danger
Keep an eye on the forecast as more details become available
Increasing Heat Risk:
With consecutive days of high temperatures, take precautions for any outdoor activities
Hydrate more often
Don't leave kids or pets in cars
Temperature Predictions For Thursday Around The County
Bearcreek: 91°
Bridger: 99°
East Rosebud Lake: 83°
Fromberg: 100°
Joliet: 99°
Red Lodge Mountain: 84°
Red Lodge City: 89°
Roberts: 95°
Roscoe: 93°
Warren: 96°
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