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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

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.

VIDEO: Citizens Prepare For Heatwave

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.

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Weather:
Showers continue overnight into Sunday morning as the thunder threat eases. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a few showers possible during the day Sunday, with overnight lows into the 30's and 40s. Sunday's highs hit the lower 50s with winds picking up again by Sunday night as a cold front approaches. Southerlies will blow 15 to 25 mph.

Snow showers in the mountains Sunday morning will ease during the day, but not before another 6 to 12 inches fall.

Monday's cold front brings more rain, followed by showers through mid week.

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Weather:
Showers continue overnight into Sunday morning as the thunder threat eases. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a few showers possible during the day Sunday, with overnight lows into the 30's and 40s. Sunday's highs hit the lower 50s with winds picking up again by Sunday night as a cold front approaches. Southerlies will blow 15 to 25 mph.

Snow showers in the mountains Sunday morning will ease during the day, but not before another 6 to 12 inches fall.

Monday's cold front brings more rain, followed by showers through mid week.