Dangerously Hot Weekend For Puget Sound: Forecast

SEATTLE, WA - Topping out at 89 degrees at Sea-Tac, Thursday was the hottest day of 2018 so far in the Puget Sound region. That record won't stand for long as we head into a weekend featuring temperatures in excess of 90 degrees.

The hot weekend comes during an already very dry July. There's a red flag warning in Eastern Washington, but Western Washington is also somewhat of a tinderbox. Burn bans are in effect all around the region to prevent wildfire flare-ups.

Heat is also extremely dangerous for the body, especially for the very young and elderly people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, sweating can sometimes not be enough for the body to cool itself during high heat. That can cause heat stroke, organ damage, and severe dehydration. The CDC advises everyone to drink plenty of water, avoid excessive activity and alcohol, and seek out buildings with air conditioning.

Here's the weekend forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

Photo courtesy NWS Seattle