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Heat Advisory for Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties; Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties +3 more

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What: Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 96 degrees expected and low temperatures 60 to 65 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. Impacts: Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without...

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

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* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 96 degrees expected and low temperatures 60 to 65 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

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  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:39PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 3:30AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Seattle WA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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