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Excessive Heat Warning In Effect for Edmonds, Puget Sound

Hot weather lures many to rivers and lakes. Please be aware that the water, especially in the rivers, is cold enough to be hazardous, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the greater Seattle area through 11 p.m. tonight as high temperatures persist. 

In Edmonds, the temperature is expected to reach 85 degrees today, July 1, with warm conditions continuing but cooling some over the next few days. 

Do you enjoy this heat? What do you do to stay cool? Tell us in the comments. And if you're on the beach near the ferry, check out the refreshments stand run by folks from the Edmonds Senior Center.

Here is the warning from the NWS:

An excessive heat warning remains in effect until 11 pm this evening, July 1. 

  • Timing: temperatures across the greater Seattle metropolitan area today will be similar to Sunday...and humidity will be  slightly higher. While Tuesday will be somewhat cooler...the   temperatures will still be above normal. A gradual cooling trend  will continue for the rest of the week. 
  • Temperature: highs today will be in the mid 80s to mid 90s in the Seattle metropolitan area. Lows tonight will be in the  upper 50s to mid 60s. 
  • Impacts: hot weather lures many to rivers and lakes. Please be aware that the water...especially in the rivers...is cold enough to be hazardous. In addition river currents are strong this time  of the year.  Those sensitive to heat spells...such as the elderly...and those working outdoors should be prepared for a period of hot weather. 

Take extra precaution 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 and drink plenty of water.  Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

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An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. 

Take extra precaution 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 and drink plenty of water.  To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. 

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Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 9-1-1.


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