EVERETT — For two days at least, it’s about to get much hotter in Snohomish County and other parts of Western Washington.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties, including Snohomish County, from 10 a.m. Sunday to 10 p.m. Monday. Depending on your location, daytime highs could reach anywhere from 85 to 90 degrees, even higher in the Cascade valleys. At night, lows are expected to range from 55 to 65 degrees.
As of Friday, Everett is expected to reach 83 Sunday. Further inland, Gold Bar could hit 89 degrees.
“For those without air conditioners, this will be a pretty warm weekend,” National Weather Service meteorologist Logan Howard said, adding that the average temperature for the Central Puget Sound region is around 70 degrees this time of year. “This is quite a bit above average.”
The forecasted weekend temperatures warrant a moderate heat risk, possibly affecting people who are susceptible to heat-related illnesses or don’t have adequate access to cool environments or hydration. For those heading to the water, be mindful of water temperatures in the upper 40s and 50s. That’s enough to increase the risk of cold shock and drowning, even for confident swimmers in calm water, the advisory read.
There are currently 26 cooling centers across Snohomish County, including the Darrington Library, Stilly Valley Center in Arlington and Everett Public Library. A full list of centers and hours can be found at https://tinyurl.com/mr2hn2k8.
By Wednesday of next week, a high of 73 is forecast for Everett.
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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