EVERETT — The Pacific Northwest is about to get its first taste of summer weather, with Wednesday forecasted to be the hottest day of the year so far.
The National Weather Service predicts a high of 82 degrees in Everett, and even higher inland temperatures with a potential high of 89 degrees in Darrington.
It’ll be the “warmest day so far this year and certainly could bring about some concerns to those are who are more sensitive to the heat, or for those who are working outside during the heat of the day,” National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Cullen said Tuesday.
The heat won’t last long, with brief showers predicted for Wednesday evening into Thursday. But then the sun is expected to come back out with clear skies and highs in the low 70s for Friday and Saturday.
This “is not an atypical pattern for this time of year,” Cullen said. “It’s not uncommon to see a couple warmer and drier days and then a return with some clouds and cooler weather every couple days.”
Everett’s average May temperature is 64 degrees, according to the Western Regional Climate Center, with an average of a little over 2 inches of precipitation through the month.
The Snohomish County website has a list of 26 available cooling centers and current hours, along with tips of how to stay cool during hot weather and how to recognize the signs of heat stroke. Learn more at tinyurl.com/9tanxzu6.
Eliza Aronson: 425-339-3434; eliza.aronson@heraldnet.com; X: @ElizaAronson.
Eliza’s stories are supported by the Herald’s Environmental and Climate Reporting Fund.
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