If you have plans to travel to the northwest United States or southwestern Canada in the next few days, it may be worth delaying your trip. Or, at the very least, keeping yourself informed about the latest weather information due to the heat wave that has been moving eastward across the United States.Travel Alert June 2021: Heat Waves Impact Northwestern United States and Southwestern CanadaThe heat wave that is currently threatening to thrash records for high temperatures in many places is the reason Washington state, most Oregon, most of Idaho and portions of northern California are under excessive heat warnings. While parts of northern Nevada, eastern Idaho and northern California have excessive heat watches, some areas of northwestern Nevada and eastern Idaho are under heat advisories. There are heat advisories in some areas of northern California, western Montana, and eastern Idaho.The high temperature in Seattle yesterday was 98°F, but this may still be considered cold compared to tomorrow's forecast high of 109°F, which will break the 12-year-old record of 103°F.Portland will experience a high temperature today of 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 27, 2021.This heat wave could also see the breaking of Canada's record temperature of 45° Celsius (or 113° Fahrenheit)This heat wave is dangerous in parts of the northwestern United States because of the often temperate weather conditions. Many places don't have air conditioning as they aren't needed during warm summer days or cool nights.Expect delays and cancellations to flights if you plan on traveling to the northwest United States or southwestern Canada in the next few days. Stay informed about the latest information regarding this heat wave that could affect your travel plans. You can postpone or cancel your trip, regardless of the mode of travel.You may lose your flight if you are on a scheduled flight. In this case, you could be eligible to waive a fee for changing your itinerary. You should be aware of possible traffic issues and deteriorating weather conditions if you drive in the affected areas.These are the two airlines that have issued travel alerts in response to this weather system.American Airlines issued travel alerts to 17 airports in eight States for Friday, June 25, 2021, through Tuesday, June 29, 20,21. Friday, July 2, 2021, is the last day tickets can be reissued.Travel alerts have been issued for 17 airports in eight US states from Friday, June 25, 2021 to Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Friday, July 2, 2020 is the last day tickets can be reissued. Rebooked travel must start on Friday, July 2, 2021. United Airlines issued travel alerts to 27 airports in eight States for Friday, June 25, 2021, through Tuesday, June 29, 20,21. Friday, July 2, 2020 is the last day tickets can be reissued. Rebooking travel must start on Friday, July 2. 2021.SummaryAs a result, additional airlines could issue travel waivers. Also note that airlines have temporarily suspended travel for pets in their baggage compartments to certain destinations in the northwestern United States because of extreme heat and dangerously high temperatures.If your travel plans are affected by adverse weather conditions, please contact your airline.Brian Cohen, Photograph 2020This is what you can do: ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterestEmail
