Walkers Landing, Pickering Passage, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

WHAT: Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90
degrees expected and low temperatures from 53 to 56 degrees. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

WHERE: Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

WHEN: Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Cooler low temperatures will provide some
relief overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

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.

To stay safe when heat and smoke are present, go to spaces with
indoor cooling and air filtration. To cool spaces with no air
conditioning, pull shades to block daytime heat. Use portable air
cleaners or DIY box fan filters to help cool and clean air. Stay
hydrated and limit activity until heat and smoke improve.

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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

An Air Quality Alert for Smoke has been issued by the following
agencies until 8 AM PDT Friday: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency.

An Air Quality Alert has been extended for King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston counties through 8 AM Friday, August 7 due
to wildfire smoke from regional fires.

Air quality is MODERATE to UNHEALTHY for most of the area and is
expected to gradually improve Thursday and overnight. Improvement in
the Cascades will lag behind, and parts may remain UNHEALTHY FOR
SENSITIVE GROUPS through Friday mid-day.

When the air quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, individuals
with health concerns and pre-existing conditions should reduce
exposure and take precautions.

At UNHEALTHY air quality, all individuals should take precautions to
reduce exposure. This means limiting time outside, avoiding
strenuous outdoor activity, and following tips for cleaner indoor
air.

Visit pscleanair.gov and orcaa.org/news-notices for current
conditions, updates, and more information.