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The Wenatchee Valley could see its first triple-degree temperatures of the season tomorrow. How are you beating the heat? Join the conversation here.

“It’s been so unseasonably cool for most of the summer, so this is going to be the first really hot weather we’ve seen.” Mike Turner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Friday. “It might come as a bit of a shock to some people.”

Residents should stay hydrated and take normal heat precautions like avoiding long hours in the sun or leaving dogs or children in the car, even with the windows down.

Those choosing to beat the heat by spending the day on the water should be mindful that water temperatures are still cool given the mild season so far, according to Turner.

“This will be a shock to the system,” said Turner. You can find the full article here.

World photo/Mike Bonnicksen

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Our digital audience editor Reilly Kneedler is working on a story about local school districts' plans for reopening. He's asking readers what questions they might have concerning reopening. What would you like to ask school district officials? Join the conversation here.

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