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Weather Alerts for Seattle and Vicinity

Issued by the National Weather Service

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
SEATTLE AND VICINITY
Areas Affected:
Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades - Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties - Foothills and Valleys of Central King County - Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties - Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties - Lowlands of Western Whatcom County - Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties - Downtown Everett / Marysville Area - Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area - Eastside - City of Seattle - Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties - Olympia and Southern Puget Sound - Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties - Middle Chehalis River Valley - Willapa and Black Hills - Southern Hood Canal - Northern Hood Canal - Eastern Kitsap County - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca - Lake Crescent Area Including US 101 - Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula - Lower Chehalis River Valley
Effective: Mon, 8/11 2:59am Updated: Mon, 8/11 11:08am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 8/11 2:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 80s to
mid 90s and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate
risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat will peak Monday along the outer coast
of Washington and Tuesday for inland areas away from the coast.

Information: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.