Heat Wave May Bring Record Temperatures
Posted: 5:23 am PDT July 21, 2006Updated: 1:41 pm PDT July 21, 2006
SEATTLE, Wash. -- The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the entire Pacific Northwest and forecasters said some records are likely to be set over the weekend.Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 90 around Seattle on Friday, and they might climb even higher during the first part of the weekend.In Seattle, the record high for Friday is 94 degrees, set in 1994. The high for July 22nd is 95 (1978), and the high for July 23rd is 99 (1991).The excessive-heat warning is accompanied by an air-stagnation advisory through Saturday evening.The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency also issued a smog watch for the weekend.The warnings are issued based on the expected tolerance of those who live in the area.As usual when the mercury rises, the National Weather Service recommends that people drink plenty of fluids, avoid overexertion, check up on relatives and neighbors and avoid leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles.Also, there is help available for Seattle's elderly and disabled residents who are having a hard time with the heat.The Central Area Motivation Program is offering portable air conditioners to those who qualify. For more information call 206-812-4956.
Copyright 2006 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.












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