How long will the heat last in Tacoma? NWS says not much longer
A heat advisory is in effect until later this week, when cooler temperatures and rain will give South Sounders a taste of spring.
Kevin Strongman, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, told The News Tribune that temperatures in Tacoma will be in the upper 80’s Monday through Wednesday.
- Monday, June 22: High of 88 degrees.
- Tuesday, June 23: High of 89 degrees.
- Wednesday, June 24: High of 85 degrees.
The heat advisory will be in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to the NWS website.
After that, Strongman said temperatures will wind down, with Tacoma experiencing a high of 70 degrees on Thursday and 63 degrees Friday.
There is a 30% to 50% chance of rain by Thursday night, Strongman said, and a 90% chance of rain Friday.
Other areas of Pierce County will also be hot through Wednesday, according to the NWS website, and then have a similar drop in temperatures on Thursday and Friday.
- Lakewood: Highs of 86 degrees on Monday, 90 degrees on Tuesday, 87 degrees on Wednesday, 71 degrees on Thursday and 63 degrees on Friday.
- Puyallup: Highs of 87 degrees on Monday, 90 degrees on Tuesday, 89 degrees on Wednesday, 74 degrees on Thursday and 65 degrees on Friday.
- Bonney Lake: Highs of 85 degrees on Monday, 89 degrees on Tuesday, 87 degrees on Wednesday, 72 degrees on Thursday and 63 degrees on Friday.
- Gig Harbor: Highs of 85 degrees on Monday, 89 degrees on Tuesday, 86 degrees on Wednesday, 69 degrees on Thursday and 61 degrees on Friday.
“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,” NWS wrote in its heat advisory. “Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.”
NWS also urged residents to watch out for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. According to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headaches, fainting or vomiting. Signs of heat stroke include extremely high body temperature, “red, hot, dry skin with no sweat,” a “rapid, strong pulse” and dizziness, confusion or fainting.
If you’re suffering from heat exhaustion, TPCHD says you should go to an air conditioned place and lie down, and call your health care provider if your symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.
If you’re suffering from heat stroke, call 911.
This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM.
