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'Dangerously Hot' Temperatures Forecast This Week

Posted: 7:19 am PDT July 9, 2007Updated: 5:41 pm PDT July 9, 2007

SEATTLE -- A heat wave forecast for the Puget Sound area has triggered an excessive heat warning, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.

"Record high temps could be set midweek as a heat wave hits Tuesday through Thursday," said KIRO 7 Weather Anchor Rick VanCise.

The city of Auburn announced on Monday that its Senior Activity Center will be available as a cooling shelter on Tuesday and Wednesday for residents needing relief from high temperatures. The center is at 808 9th St.

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The heat watch is in effect through Wednesday.

Highs in the 90s will be 15 to 20 degrees above normal, which could cause heat illnesses.

The National Weather Service said an excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur, leading to the likelihood of heat illness.

Forecasters said vulnerable people should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the heat of the day, use air conditioning or fans and drink plenty of water.

Copyright 2007 by KIROTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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After a sunny and warm Independence Day weekend, we are seeing a dramatic shift in the weather this week. Temperatures are dropping like a rock with highs only in the mid 60s around Western Washington today. The skies will stay mostly cloudy with showers increasing into the afternoon around Puget Sound.

The cool, cloudy, and wet weather pattern will hold through the work week. Showers become more widespread Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures holding in the mid 60s. Fewer showers on Thursday and Friday with temperatures climbing back up into the low 70s.

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Weather To Expect
After a sunny and warm Independence Day weekend, we are seeing a dramatic shift in the weather this week. Temperatures are dropping like a rock with highs only in the mid 60s around Western Washington today. The skies will stay mostly cloudy with showers increasing into the afternoon around Puget Sound.

The cool, cloudy, and wet weather pattern will hold through the work week. Showers become more widespread Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures holding in the mid 60s. Fewer showers on Thursday and Friday with temperatures climbing back up into the low 70s.