NORTHWEST - Another dangerous heat wave is set to strike the Northern Plains and portions of the Great Basin by the end of the weekend, placing areas once again under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.Millions of Americans will be under excessive heat warnings and advisories this weekend, with parts of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming already under said advisories.
According to the National Weather Service, the pattern behind the upcoming stretch of oppressive heat is associated with a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure that is forecast to strengthen and situate over the Rockies.
The heat will continue to bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the.