WA WFO SEATTLE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO SEATTLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 8, 2022

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HEAT ADVISORY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

259 PM PDT Sun Aug 7 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to mid

90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related

illness.

* WHERE...Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, East Puget Sound

Lowlands, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Hood Canal Area,

Southwest Interior, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and

Vicinity.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related

illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially

those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures will be inland,

away from the water and over the interior south of Tacoma.

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...