Weather Alert in Washington
Heat Advisory issued June 8 at 3:54AM PDT until June 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
AREAS AFFECTED: Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades; Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties; Southern Hood Canal; Northern Hood Canal; Eastern Kitsap County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees with lower to mid 90s probable in the Cascade Valleys. Lows Monday morning in the mid 50s to lower 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT Monday. * 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...Water temperatures, including area lakes and rivers, remain cold (in the upper 40s and 50s) which significantly increases the risk of cold shock and drowning, even for confident swimmers in calm water. Cold water drains body heat up to 25 times faster than cold air.
INSTRUCTION: If planning to head to the water, always wear a life jacket and dress for water temperature, not air temperature. Keep a close eye on children and pets near water. Know the signs of cold shock, such as involuntary gasping and rapid breathing, which drastically increases the risk of drowning. 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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Weather Topic: What are Stratocumulus Clouds?
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Stratocumulus clouds are similar to altocumulus clouds in their
fluffy appearance, but have a slightly darker shade due to their additional mass.
A good way to distinguish the two cloud types is to hold your hand out and measure
the size of an individual cloud; if it is the size of your thumb it is generally
an altocumulus cloud, if it is the size of your hand it is generally a
stratocumulus cloud.
It is uncommon for stratocumulus clouds to produce precipitation, but if they do
it is usually a light rain or snow.
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Weather Topic: What are Wall Clouds?
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Next Topic: Altocumulus Clouds
A wall cloud forms underneath the base of a cumulonimbus cloud,
and can be a hotbed for deadly tornadoes.
Wall clouds are formed by air flowing into the cumulonimbus clouds, which can
result in the wall cloud descending from the base of the cumulonimbus cloud, or
rising fractus clouds which join to the base of the storm cloud as the wall cloud
takes shape.
Wall clouds can be very large, and in the Northern Hemisphere they generally
form at the southern edge of cumulonimbus clouds.
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