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The city of Boise has designated cooling sites for those who may not have anywhere else to go during the upcoming hot summer days.
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Public swimming pools across the Mountain West are facing lifeguard shortages. To address the problem, some agencies are offering hiring incentives.
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“Today will be the hottest day of the year, so far,” said Les Colin, lead forecaster at the National Weather Service Office in Boise, where he and his fellow meteorologists are tracking a significant high pressure system and its grip over southern Idaho.
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At least 100 new wildfires broke out across the West Thursday as the region’s severe drought continues to deepen.
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Scorching temperatures in the Treasure Valley this week are creating dangerous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. Nonprofits are stepping up to provide places for people to stay cool.
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As temperatures spike, so will electricity bills. Finding ways to save money while staying cool is crucial.
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With temperatures reaching into triple digits in and around the Treasure Valley, homeless populations are especially vulnerable during this time of year.
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Heat waves today are not the same as 60 years ago. The warming climate is making them more intense and they're lasting longer. Here are five ways you can beat the heat and stay cool.
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If you like daylight, you’re in luck today: There will be 15 hours and 25 minutes of daylight June 21, to be exact. Indeed, summer has officially arrived. “Right now, we're at our maximum tilt towards the sun,” said Michael Cantin, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service Office in Boise.
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Thursday's forecast of triple-digit heat in Boise will easily surpass the previous record of 98 degrees for June 3. But what are the larger implications of it being this hot, this early?