EVERETT JULY 8: The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for portions of the northwest and west central Washington until 10 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9.
“Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration,” the advisory said.
In an interview with King 5 Jeff Michalski with NWS said that normal temperatures for this time of year range from highs of 75 degrees and lows of 56.
Temperatures will slowly cool throughout the week but will remain above normal in the 80s for much of the lowlands.
Everett Cooling Centers:
Mill Creek Family YMCA, 13723 Puget Park Drive, Everett.
- Monday through Friday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Everett Library, Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way.
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Tue, Thur: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Everett YMCA, 4730 Colby Ave.
- Monday through Friday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Splash Pad at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd. in Everett.
- Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Everett Public Library Main Branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Tue, Thur: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave.
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
There are 36 cooling centers in all of Snohomish County. To see where they are visit their website.
Prepare:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioned room if able
- Stay out of the sun, especially during the hottest parts of the day (3-6 p.m.)
- Do not leave children or pets unattended in vehicles
- Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or the evening
- Wear lightweight or loose-fitting clothes
- Remember to take breaks if working outside
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke
- Remember to protect skin with sunscreen
- Avoid or limit use of ovens, stoves or appliances that increase indoor temperature
- Close doors of unused rooms and close curtains/blinds to keep heat out
Snohomish County PUD has tips on how to conserve energy and beat the heat. They suggest using fans to give your air conditioning unit a break and closing shades on sun-facing windows to keep your home cool.
