The National Weather Service issued a weather statement about hot weather Friday through Sunday for San Juan County.
The service predicts Saturday to be the hottest day with possible thunder storms.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather StatementNational Weather Service, Seattle, WAJune 25 2015
Hot weather is expected Friday through the weekend as well as rising fire danger
A strong ridge of high pressure over the Pacific northwest will push temperatures into the upper 80s and 90s starting on friday across portions of interior western Washington. Overnight temperatures will remain warm with low temperatures in many areas remaining in the lower to mid 60s.
Saturday will likely be the hottest day with record or near record high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s across greater Puget Sound and other areas inland from the water. Higher level clouds are expected to increase saturday afternoon through Sunday night allowing high temperatures to cool slightly on Sunday but maintaining unusually warm overnight lows. Although coastal areas and other areas near large bodies of water will be a little cooler, temperatures in those places will still be well above normal.
Increasing moisture could also trigger thunderstorms across parts of Western Washington from Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
There is still some uncertainty as to the potential for thunderstorms especially over the lowlands. However, the mountains, foothills and Olympics appear to be at greatest risk for thunderstorms and associated lightning. Given the dry fuel conditions, any lightning will greatly increase fire danger.
Forecasts and conditions should be monitored closely through the weekend.
During hot weather it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. If you are more susceptible to the heat, stay inside in air conditioned areas. Avoid leaving children and pets unattended in cars as temperatures inside parked cars can rise very quickly to deadly levels. Remember to apply sunscreen if you are outdoors.
The weather has been quite dry the last couple of months and now with the hottest weather of the year expected this weekend, fire danger will be high. a number of fires have already occurred in Western Washington due to the dry conditions.
To help avoid starting any wildfires: avoid any outdoor burning including tossing any burning materials out of your vehicle. With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, remember that personal firework use on San Juan Islands is not permitted.
Affected Areas:
San Juan County
Western Whatcom County
Southwest Interior
Western Skagit County
Everett and Vicinity
Tacoma area
Admiralty Inlet area
Hood Canal area
Lower Chehalis Valley area
Olympics
Eastern/Western Strait of Juan de Fuca
North coast
Central coast
East puget sound lowlands
Bellevue and vicinity
Seattle and vicinity
Bremerton and vicinity
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties
Cascades of Snohomish and King counties
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis counties
