UPDATE, AUG. 25: The heat advisory first announced last week has been extended to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Hot conditions and high temperatures will continue to range from the mid-80s to low 90s across much of the lowlands.
EVERETT, AUG 22: The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for portions of the northwest and central Washington starting Friday, Aug 22, at 11 a.m. until 5 a.m., Tuesday, Aug 26.
High temperatures in the mid-80s to 90s are expected across much of the lowlands, including Snohomish, Skagit, Pierce, and southern King counties.
Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness for those who are sensitive to heat, NWS said.
NWS has also issued a fire weather watch for the slopes of the Cascade Range above 1,500 ft. from Saturday, Aug. 23, morning through Sunday evening.
Free rides will be provided by Everett Transit and Community Transit to cooling centers starting today through Tuesday. There are 36 cooling centers in all of Snohomish County. To see where they are and find additional weather resources, visit the Snohomish County Public Safety Hub.
Everett Cooling Centers:
Mill Creek Family YMCA, 13723 Puget Park Drive.
- 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.
- 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
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
