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Washington Swelters: Record Heat & Fire Risk Loom
14 Jun
Summary
- Western Washington faces a heat advisory for Sunday and Monday.
- Seattle expected to break daily temperature records on Sunday and Monday.
- High fire danger predicted east of the Cascades and near Central Washington.
Western Washington is bracing for significant heat over Sunday and Monday as a Heat Advisory is in effect. Seattle is forecast to experience record-breaking temperatures, with Sunday's high expected to reach 88°F and Monday's potentially hitting 90°F. Areas near the Cascades and south of Puget Sound will see even hotter conditions, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s, possibly reaching upper 90s on Monday.
The intense heat poses a considerable fire risk. Despite recent rainfall, dry conditions are expected to develop rapidly. The fire danger will be particularly high east of the Cascades and in Central Washington due to already cured grasses. Hot, dry winds near the Cascades could further exacerbate fire spread.
Cooler, moister air will arrive west of the Cascades on Tuesday, though winds could increase in Central Washington where it will remain hot. Fire danger may peak midweek. Little rain is anticipated in the next ten days, suggesting warmer-than-normal conditions will persist.
