Weather Alerts for Pierce County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
PIERCE COUNTY

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 - Lowlands of Western Whatcom County - Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties - Downtown Everett / Marysville Area - Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area - Eastside - City of Seattle - Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties
Effective: Wed, 8/5 8:04am Updated: Wed, 8/5 12:15pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 8/5 4:15pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 85 to 90
degrees expected and low temperatures 58 to 62 degrees. This will
pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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...Warm temperatures overnight will bring
limited relief for the interior.

Information:
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.

Air Quality Alert  AIR QUALITY ALERT   Air Quality Alert
PIERCE COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Grays Harbor, WA - King, WA - Kitsap, WA - Mason, WA - Pierce, WA - Snohomish, WA - Thurston, WA
Effective: Tue, 8/4 11:01am Updated: Wed, 8/5 12:15pm Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Wed, 8/5 5:00pm Severity: Unknown Certainty: Unknown

 
Details:
An Air Quality Alert for wildfire smoke has been issued by the
following agencies:

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce,
Snohomish, Mason, Grays Harbor, and Thurston Counties through 5pm
Thursday, August 6 due to wildfire smoke from regional fires. Air
quality is expected to be UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS to UNHEALTHY
for most of the area. 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.

Air Quality Alert  AIR QUALITY ALERT   Air Quality Alert
PIERCE COUNTY

Areas Affected:
King, WA - Kitsap, WA - Pierce, WA - Snohomish, WA - Thurston, WA
Effective: Mon, 8/3 1:43pm Updated: Wed, 8/5 12:15pm Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Wed, 8/5 5:00pm Severity: Unknown Certainty: Unknown

 
Details:
An Air Quality Alert for wildfire smoke has been issued by the
following agencies:

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston Counties through 5pm Wednesday August 5 due
to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Air quality
conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day today as smoke
begins to mix down to the surface. Particulate matter (PM2.5)
concentrations may reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. When air
quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, individuals with health
concerns and pre-existing conditions should reduce exposure and take
precautions. This means limiting time outside, avoiding strenuous
activity, and following tips for cleaner indoor air. Visit
pscleanair.gov and orcaa.org/news-notices for current conditions,
updates, and more information.

Air Quality Alert  AIR QUALITY ALERT   Air Quality Alert
PIERCE COUNTY

Areas Affected:
King, WA - Kitsap, WA - Pierce, WA - Snohomish, WA - Thurston, WA
Effective: Mon, 8/3 10:38am Updated: Wed, 8/5 12:15pm Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Wed, 8/5 5:00pm Severity: Unknown Certainty: Unknown

 
Details:
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Thurston Counties from 12pm Monday August 3 through
5pm Wednesday August 5 due to expected wildfire smoke from regional
fires. Air quality conditions are expected to worsen throughout the
day today as smoke begins to mix down to the surface. Particulate
matter (PM2.5) concentrations may reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE
GROUPS. When air quality is UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS,
individuals with health concerns and pre-existing conditions should
reduce exposure and take precautions. This means limiting time
outside, avoiding strenuous activity, and following tips for cleaner
indoor air. Visit pscleanair.gov and orcaa.org/news-notices for
current conditions, updates, and more information.