Weather warning…Long-lasting heatwave and increased fire risk | Weather

WEATHER WARNING- Long-lasting heat wave with record-breaking temperatures.

WHEN: Friday, July 5, 12pm Until Saturday, July 13, 10pm

Excessive heat with temperatures between 95° and 110°. High risk of heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water and act immediately if symptoms of heat exhaustion occur.

A strong ridge continues to build off the coast and slowly moves east. By Tuesday, the high pressure system will be directly over the Pacific Northwest, making Tuesday and Wednesday the hottest days of the week. Next weekend, it will cool slightly to just above 38 degrees as a shortwave trough circles the high pressure system. While the shortwave will not cool temperatures significantly, temperatures will rise again to just above 37 degrees and below 30 degrees.

There will be a high fire danger in Kittitas County on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Wind speeds will be around 15 mph, creating a significant wildfire danger.

Three Cities:

Saturday: Hot, sunny 101/66 (record high 106 in 2017)

Sunday: Hot, sunny 104/67 (record 107 in 2012)

Monday hot, sunny 106/70 (record high 107 in 2012

Tuesday: Hot, sunny 110/72 (record 106 in 1905)

Wednesday: Hot, sunny 109/68 (record 106 in 1905)

Thursday: Hot, sunny 102/66 (record 107 in 1897)

Friday: Hot, sunny 102/64 (record high 109 in 2002)

YAKIMA:

Saturday: Hot, sunny 101/66 (record high 103 in 2017)

Sunday: Hot, sunny 102/69 (record high 103 in 2017)

Monday: Hot, sunny 105/72 (record high 104 in 2012)

Tuesday: Hot, sunny 108/73 (record 107 in 1975)

Wednesday: Hot, sunny (record 103 in 1975)

Thursday: Hot, sunny 101/65 (record 104 in 1910, 1926 and 2002)

Friday: Hot, sunny 101/59 (record high 105 in 2002)