Blistering weather continuing on Sunday in Seattle
Weather Alert Day: Record heat to end the weekend
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has your seven-day forecast.
SEATTLE - Temperatures will spike to the upper 80s this afternoon in Seattle. Some communities could wind up in the low 90s (e.g. the South Sound and the Cascade valleys like North Bend).
The hottest weather this week in Seattle will happen on Sunday, June 8. (FOX 13 Seattle )
It could be another challenging day for people without air-conditioning. There are many cooling centers that are opening around the region, including libraries. Head here for more: List of local cooling centers
LIST: Seattle-area cooling centers open as summer heat hits western WA
Cooling centers are open to the public, providing air-conditioned spaces across several western Washington counties.
Highs will skyrocket to either side of 90 degrees across the greater Seattle area. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What's next:
Tomorrow, temperatures cool to a mild range along the North Sound, Salish Sea, Strait and the coast. Temperatures also fall below 90 for the South Sound and many other backyards. Seattle and Tacoma could hold onto the mid 80s. While it’ll be another uncomfortable day, the heat won’t be as intense as today.
Highs on Monday will reach the mid 80s in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)
The National Weather Service has posted a Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 p.m. Monday for many places across the I-5 corridor. There is a medium risk of heat-related illnesses.
A Heat Advisory is posted for the I-5 corridor and the Seattle area on Sunday and Monday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Here are important safety reminders in the blistering heat:
- Stay hydrated and slather on the sunscreen.
- Don't walk your dogs in the hottest hours of the day. Try to do a walk in the evening or morning when the pavement isn't too hot for their paws.
- Never leave people or pets in a car in this type of weather. It could easily be deadly.
- If you're cooling off along the water, remember to always wear a life vest. Water temperatures remain cold year-round in Western Washington. Cold water shock is a real threat. Even strong swimmers can succumb.
- Check on the beloved seniors in your life to make sure they're finding ways to stay cool.
- If you don't have A/C at home, consider heading into a building with A/C at times in the coming days to give your system a break. This could include a mall, movie theater or library (if it's open).
- Be extra vigilant to avoid starting fires.
Emphasizing water safety as summer weather returns
As Seattle starts to experience summer-like weather, water temperatures remain drastically cooler than what it feels like outside.
Temperatures cool noticeably by the end of the workweek. Even by Tuesday or Wednesday, we'll experience marked relief from the heat we're enduring into tomorrow.
Please take good care of yourself and your loved ones today! Thanks so much for choosing FOX 13.
Sincerely,
Meteorologist Abby Acone
The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone and the National Weather Service.
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