Looking forward to fall? You need to wait — summer isn’t over yet
It may be the first day of September, but summer will be sticking around for a while.
A spokesperson for the National Weather Service told The News Tribune that temperatures in the Tacoma area will reach into the mid-70s Monday, then increase throughout the next couple of days.
Temperatures will reach into the low- to mid-80s, the NWS said, with the hottest day of the week peaking Wednesday. Later in the week, temperatures will creep back down to the mid-70s.
The mornings will be cool and cloudy, with the clouds fading by the afternoon. NWS said the interior areas — such as Puyallup, South Hill or Bonney Lake — will be hotter, with about a 5-degree difference from Tacoma.
The News Tribune previously reported that the greater Puyallup area is among the hottest areas in Pierce County.
The Centers for Disease Control says it is important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst and heavy sweating. It can usually be treated by drinking water or moving to a cooler area.
If left untreated, heat exhaustion can turn into heat stroke. Signs of heat stroke include seizures, slurred speech, confusion, hot or dry skin, and losing consciousness. If you suspect you are suffering from a heat stroke, call 911.
Pierce County offers cooling shelters. For a list of shelters, visit piercecountywa.gov/ready.
