heat

Our average record temps in the Tri-Cities are around 100 for the month of August so when we are complaining about the temps, be thankful that you don't live in Death Valley.

It's HOT for us.  Imagine how dangerous this can be for pets who may be living out in the elements.  A heat advisory is in effect for the lower Columbia Basin and Oregon through Thursday evening.  Triple digit heat is expected with temperatures rising as high as high as 110 degrees...

Hand Sanitizer can explode if exposed to heat and put a hole right through your car or truck.

Coroner's report says the two died from poisoning.

KPD is also reminding everyone that if you see a child unattended in a hot vehicle immediately call 911 and stay with the vehicle until police arrive.

Evacuations resulting from a brush fire burning between Selah and Naches have been lifted, but the mop up and containment still continues. Around 2:30pm Sunday afternoon, the fire began in Box Canyon, but quickly spread because of gusty winds...

With the tinder dry hot conditions and weather we've had, not to mention the lack of precipitation, we've got a lot that could go up in smoke this month. So which counties have complete burn bans, and which ones don't?

Triple digits on the thermometer this upcoming weekend so grab a cold one and cool off but remember to drink responsibly.