Weather Alerts for Bremerton and VicinityIssued by the National Weather Service |
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BREMERTON AND VICINITY | ||
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 7:19am | 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. |