Weather Alerts for Tacoma AreaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 RED FLAG WARNING |
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| TACOMA AREA | ||
Areas Affected: West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet - West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet |
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| Effective: Mon, 7/8 2:20am | Updated: Mon, 7/8 7:13am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 7/8 2:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent with moderate to poor overnight recovery. * TEMPERATURES...High temperatures 85 to 95 degrees with overnight lows in the 60s. * MID-LEVEL HAINES...6 * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Information: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. |
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 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| TACOMA AREA | ||
Areas Affected: San Juan County - Western Whatcom County - Southwest Interior - Western Skagit County - Everett and Vicinity - Tacoma Area - Admiralty Inlet Area - Hood Canal Area - Lower Chehalis Valley Area - Olympics - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca - East Puget Sound Lowlands - Bellevue and Vicinity - Seattle and Vicinity - Bremerton and Vicinity - West Slopes North Cascades and Passes - West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes - West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes |
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| Effective: Mon, 7/8 2:21am | Updated: Mon, 7/8 7:13am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 7/8 5:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon temperatures up to 100 degrees and overnight lows in the 60s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will gradually cool during the middle and late portions of the week, but will remain well above normal in the 80s for much of the lowlands. Information: 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. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime. |
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