Monday is on track to be the hottest day of the historic heat wave in western Washington, with temperatures expected to range from 104 to 115 degrees in some areas.
Seattle set a new all-time record high temperature Sunday of 104 degrees, but it's likely we will beat that on Monday.
An Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until Tuesday at 11 p.m. due to temperatures expected to linger in the 90s on Tuesday. Read more
Police had to close some parking lots at parks and beaches around Puget Sound Sunday due to huge crowds looking to beat the heat.
It got so bad at Allen York Park in Bonney Lake that police had to shut down the parking lot and tell people they would have to walk a significant distance. In Snohomish County, the parking lot at Flowing Lake Park also hit capacity.
With Monday expected to be the hottest day yet, people should plan ahead and expect another day of crowds at local parks. Read more
Seattle residents desperately needing a reprieve from the heat are looking at an unexpected source for comfort: hotels.
Fully air-conditioned and often with a pool, several hotel operators in the Seattle area said they're fully booked for the next few days as the Pacific Northwest endures record-breaking heat.
Hospitality experts said the extra business has been helpful for hoteliers that have been in need of extra revenue due to the pandemic. Read more
In the midst of extreme heat, temperatures inside your car can spike rapidly in a matter of minutes.
Experts are warning people to make sure they don't leave their pets or children in their car for any amount of time during the historically high temperatures in western Washington.
In 90 degree weather, temperatures can spike to nearly 110 degrees in just 10 minutes with no air conditioning. In an hour, temperatures can rise to 133 degrees. Read more
Although eastern Washington tends to see more wildfires than the west side, that's something that could be changing.
The Department of Natural Resources, the state's largest firefighting agency, found 40% of the state's wildfires in two of the past three years were on the west side of the Cascade mountains.
Fire officials say forests that have been impacted by wildfires begin to regenerate quickly, leaving the forests littered with dead limbs and new growth, which are vulnerable to catching fire again. Read more
Also see: Seattle local forecast
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