Published August 15 2023
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an excessive heat warning for the Eastside, in effect through 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. Daytime temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the low to mid 90s.
To escape the heat, people can drop in at the air-conditioned North Bellevue Community Center 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Crossroads Community Center 8:30-5 p.m. and South Bellevue Community Center 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Residents may also consider malls, movie theaters, restaurants or libraries.
King County Tuesday issued a burn ban for all cities in the county, effective immediately. Recreational fires, such as those in backyard fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are banned in Bellevue, as well as all neighboring jurisdictions, until further notice. Outdoor cooking in approved containers such as gas or charcoal barbecue grills is still allowed.
For those who want to swim, lifeguards are on duty at Chism Beach, Clyde Beach, Meydenbauer Bay and Newcastle Beach parks, noon to 7 p.m. The water features at the Crossroads water spray playground and Downtown Park’s Inspiration Playground offer some cooling, particularly for kids, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Fortunately, the air quality in the area is good, as winds are expected to keep pushing wildfire smoke east at least through Thursday, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
Tips for Staying Healthy
High temperatures can cause health problems, especially for the very young, very old and people with certain medical conditions. Here are tips for staying healthy.
Anyone who will be outside for extended periods should drink plenty of water, seek shade whenever possible, use sunscreen with a high SPF and be alert to signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Stay Safe in the Heat
Mantenerse Seguro en el Calor
蠇蕭蕣蠿詏絥襦膈襸蒃衒
Đảm Bảo an Toàn khi Trời Nóng
무더위에 안전하세요
Берегите Себя при Жаре