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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.

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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.

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Another strong frontal system brings wind, rain and mountain snow this afternoon and overnight. Highs in Seattle hit the middle 40s. 10-20 mph south winds will gust to 30.

A Winter Storm Warning starting at 1pm continues through midday Sunday for the Cascades and Olympics for 6 inches of snow today and up to 20 inches overnight. The snow level will rise from 1,500 to 3,000 feet.

Sunday will begin with scattered showers which will decrease through the afternoon. More sunbreaks are expected and highs will be in the mid 40s.

Expect rain Monday, but just occasional showers through the rest of the week and some sun.

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Weather:
Another strong frontal system brings wind, rain and mountain snow this afternoon and overnight. Highs in Seattle hit the middle 40s. 10-20 mph south winds will gust to 30.

A Winter Storm Warning starting at 1pm continues through midday Sunday for the Cascades and Olympics for 6 inches of snow today and up to 20 inches overnight. The snow level will rise from 1,500 to 3,000 feet.

Sunday will begin with scattered showers which will decrease through the afternoon. More sunbreaks are expected and highs will be in the mid 40s.

Expect rain Monday, but just occasional showers through the rest of the week and some sun.