West Seattle weather: Alert upgraded to ‘excessive heat warning’

WEDNESDAY REPORT: The heat alert from the National Weather Service has jumped to the next level – now it’s an “excessive heat warning,” 2 pm tomorrow through 9 pm Saturday. Tomorrow could reach the low 90s, with mid-90s possible Friday and Saturday; read the full alert here – and please note this line: “Never leave children, pets, or the elderly unattended in a parked vehicle under any circumstances.”

SATURDAY NOTE: The forecast is still calling for a major cooldown on Sunday, you’ll probably be happy to hear – high in the 70s. Then very-warm weather is forecast to return Friday (August 26th), with sunshine and 80s on Saturday (August 27th) in time for the West Seattle Car Show!

cliff mass August 19, 2016 (11:01 am)

oh no 90 degree weather! non news

WSB August 19, 2016 (11:20 am)

Tell the NWS that, “Cliff” :)

Hot one August 20, 2016 (9:47 am)

I have to agree with Cliff. For those who have lived elsewhere, “extreme” heat only applies if the temperature is in the triple digits. Anything lower just doesn’t cut it. ;-)

That said, it’s always good to remind people who aren’t accustomed to living in hot climates about the very real danger of leaving children and pets in hot cars and taking it easier when being active (knowing the signs of heat exhaustion and how to avoid it).