WEATHER: National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for this Thursday & Friday

The National Weather Service (NWS) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 issued a Heat Advisory for this Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9.

The advisory will go into effect at Noon on Thursday, and last until 9 p.m. Friday night, with temps in the 80s and 90s predicted.

“Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected,” NWS said. “This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness.”

Here’s the advisory:

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

100 PM PDT Wed Aug 7 2024

Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-Everett and Vicinity-

Tacoma Area-Hood Canal Area-East Puget Sound Lowlands-Bellevue

and Vicinity-Seattle and Vicinity-Bremerton and Vicinity-West

Slopes North Cascades and Passes-West Slopes North Central

Cascades and Passes-West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes-

Including the cities of Sahalee, Kenmore, Concrete, Anacortes,

Lyman, Burlington, Silverdale, Mount Vernon, Pine Lake, Enumclaw,

Tacoma, Monroe, Covington-Sawyer-w, Bellingham, Bothell,

Woodinville, Bonney Lake, Hamilton, Sedro-Woolley, Edmonds, Maple

Valley, Morton, Lynnwood, Everett, Bremerton, Kirkland, Newport

Hills, Marysville, Seattle, Prairie Ridge, Darrington, Redmond,

and Shelton

100 PM PDT Wed Aug 7 2024

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low

90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of

heat-related illness.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN…From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* 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…Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected

to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result

in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Below is a video forecast from local @SeattleWXGuy Michael Snyder:

Detailed Forecast

• Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
• Thursday: Widespread haze between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
• Thursday Night: Widespread haze after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
• Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
• Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.