WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Heat Advisory’ alert for next two days

(Monday sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The weather pendulum swings again. On Tuesday our high temperature was nine degrees below normal for that date; now the National Weather Service says abnormally hot weather is on the way. It’s issued a “Heat Advisory” alert for noon Thursday through 9 pm Friday, with these details:

Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. … Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. … Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast.

Al King August 7, 2024 (4:15 pm)

Looking from Alki mountains shrouded in smoke.

WS dude August 7, 2024 (5:54 pm)

World is ending. Was a good run.

Rob August 7, 2024 (7:06 pm)

The people couldn’t ever live in hawaii. Every day is 85. All the time. How ever do people in Hawaii survive 🤔

WSB August 7, 2024 (9:19 pm)

I lived in Hawai’i for four years. One difference is that if you live there, you’re used to it. Here, we’re not. Everything’s relative. To a point, anyway (I also lived in Las Vegas, twice, eight cumulative years, and never got used to 100+.)
Rhonda August 7, 2024 (10:24 pm)

We were stationed in Hawaii for years. Everyone there is acclimated to 80°/70° year-round. Here in Western Washington we’re acclimated to highs in the 40s and 50s most of the year with only 1/4 of the year in the 70s and 80s. Seattle averages just over 35 annual days at 80° or higher.