WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Heat Advisory update; cooling center at The Y (added: record high)

(Saturday scene at Alki – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

10:25 AM: After a couple days of advance notice, the Heat Advisory alert from the National Weather Service is about to take effect, starting at 11 this morning. The NWS isn’t expecting record temperatures, but hot enough:

Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90 degrees and low temperatures down to 60 to 65 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

This is just expected today and tomorrow, with the advisory currently set to expire at 5 am Tuesday (June 16).

COOLING CENTER AT THE Y: If it does heat up past 90, the YMCA (WSB sponsor) announced today that it’s offering cooling-center options:

During this heat wave, if temperatures exceed 90 degrees, YMCA of Greater Seattle branches will be open during their regular operating hours for all members of the community to enjoy as Cooling Centers — safe, welcoming spaces where everyone is invited (no membership needed).

Y members continue to have full access to all amenities throughout the day, including pools, workout equipment, and other services — even during Cooling Center hours.

The YMCA has long served as a trusted community hub, and during times of extreme weather, we are committed to being a resource for everyone — not just our members.

The Y’s hours in the West Seattle Triangle (3622 SW Snoqualmie) and Fauntleroy (9140 California SW) can be found here.

6:32 PM: Turned out to be record heat after all – new record for this date at the airport, 89 degrees. (Old record was 86.)

Cindi Laws June 14, 2026 (11:05 am)

Let’s hope that people leave their poor dogs at home. A few years ago during a similar heat wave, hundreds of dogs died from heat exhaustion, including dozens who had been on the beach at Alki (which is already illegal). Short-snout dogs are especially vulnerable because they can’t get rid of heat fast enough. Not to mention how much hotter the pavement is on their bare feet!

Rhonda June 14, 2026 (12:34 pm)

People should NOT leave their dogs at home if they live in hot apartments or poorly-insulated houses without air conditioning. If it’s too hot for humans it’s too hot for them.
- Anne June 14, 2026 (4:03 pm)
  
  I think the majority of homes & apartments don’t have AC -my dog used to lie down on the kitchen or bathroom floor -much cooler than carpeting. We had shades drawn , windows closed & fans going but never had AC. Curious -what would you suggest doing if you have a dog but you don’t have AC?