<p> </p><p> </p><p>Those heading to the water for relief from this weekend's projected triple-digit temperatures should be aware area rivers will be running high and fast. </p><p>No flooding hazards exist, but the Naches and Yakima rivers will be about a foot below flood stage at several locations, according to the Northwest River Forecast Center. </p><p>The Naches River at Naches will crest at just below 16 feet on Monday. Flood stage is 17 feet. </p><p>The Naches River at Cliffdell, northwest of Yakima, will reach about 29.5 feet. Flood stage is 31 feet. </p><p>A crest of 8.5 feet is forecast for the Yakima River at Cle Elum where flood stage is 9 feet. </p><p>The National Weather Service said early this afternoon temperatures between 100 degrees and 105 degrees are likely on Saturday and Sunday, making them the hottest days so far this summer. </p><p>A strong ridge of high pressure building over the region is the cause. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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