Washington DOH offers tips to stay cool in summer heat

The National Weather Service(NWS) has forecasted above-average temperature during the week of Fourth of July in the Washington area.

Warm, smoky skies to return Monday
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Get ready for another warm day! Temperatures will rise into the 80s for those across parts of the Puget Sound. We'll continue with dry conditions, but smoky skies return to Washington from the wildfires in Canada.

Monday Forecast: Warm, dry, and smoky

Changes pop up in the forecast tomorrow! Hazy skies return as smoke (in the upper atmosphere) from Canada moves in. Here is a look at your forecast:

Seattle weather: Heat, smoke and fire danger for the Fourth

Soak up the gorgeous, mild sunshine today! We're tracking hotter temps, smoky skies and fire danger for the Fourth of July.

Temperatures heating up this week!
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone is tracking some warm, warm temperatures this week.

Seattle weather: Warm weekend and hotter for the Fourth

Soak up our mild, warm sunshine this weekend! Blazing hot temperatures return…just in time for the Fourth of July.

King County reporting alarming number of drownings halfway through the year

Startling statistics released by King County show at least 12 people have drowned this season so far. That is nearly double the number from 2018, and it's not even July yet.

Temps getting HOT come Tuesday
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For July 4th and for the rest of the week, we'll be seeing temperatures closer to 90.

Sweltering heat for the Fourth of July

Enjoy our mild temperatures this weekend because soaring temperatures will make a comeback for the Fourth of July.

Slight cool off this weekend, before warming up on Fourth of July
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This weekend we'll hang near or slightly above average. A system passing to the north of us, in British Columbia, pushes a few more high clouds into Western WA. This will keep temperatures from pushing into the 80s.

Seattle weather: Morning clouds to summer sunshine Friday

A few early clouds to sunshine Friday with a high of 78. Less clouds cover this weekend with highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Seattle weather: Turning sunny earlier Thursday

Western Washington will be under mostly sunny skies Thursday with temperatures warming close to 80 degrees.

Sunshine to start the day with temps to hit 80
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A ridge of high pressure will take over on Saturday through early next week. This will keep morning clouds away and send temps into the 80s by early next work week.