Heat Advisory for Monroe - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY BELOW 4000 FEET...Expires: July 31, 2021 @ 11:00pmWHAT
High temperatures in the 90s today, with lows tonight in the upper 60s will provide little relief from the heat. Saturday"s high temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.WHERE
East Puget Sound Lowlands, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Western Whatcom County and Southwest Interior.WHEN
Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The combination of high temperatures during the day and little night time relief will create for high heat risk. Areas closer to the Whatcom County waters will experience significantly cooler temperatures. While Saturday will remain hot, some relief is expected by Sunday morning.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.
Wind: N 8 mph Visibility: 10.0 mi
Pressure: 29.98 in
Conditions as of 3:53pm
7-Day Forecast:
7/30
WNW 7 mph
NNW 5 mph
7/31
NW 3 mph
NNW 3 mph
8/1
NW 3 mph
NNW 4 mph
8/2
NW 5 mph
NNW 7 mph
8/3
NNW 6 mph
NNW 5 mph
8/4
NNW 4 mph
N 5 mph
8/5
S 5 mph
S 5 mph
8/6
WSW 3 mph
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