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*For immediate release:* July 14, 2025                                           (25-088)

*Contact:* DOH Communications <[email protected]>

The heat is on – get ready for high temperatures across the state this week

*OLYMPIA* – The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously high temperatures [ [link removed] ] across parts of Washington [ [link removed] ] this week. Heat advisories are issued for several counties statewide for much of the week, with dangerously high temperatures both during the day and overnight and close to 100-degree highs expected Wednesday in some areas.

High heat can be dangerous to your health, especially for people with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, pregnant people, infants, unhoused people, and people in historically marginalized communities.

You and your family can stay safe and enjoy the summer weather by taking a few simple precautions during hot weather:


* *Stay hydrated. *Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids and stay out of the sun when possible. If you must be outside during the high heat, wear a hat, loose clothing, and try to stay in the shade. Get somewhere cool quickly if you experience dizziness, nausea, headaches, or muscle cramps.
* *Keep your home cool. *If you don’t have air conditioning, keep your shades and windows closed during the daytime. Open them in the evening when it’s cooler outside. Use fans to circulate air indoors.
* *Visit a cooling center. *If your home gets dangerously hot, go to a cooling center in your community [ [link removed] ] such as a library or community center. Call 211 to find locations in your area.
* *Never leave children or pets in vehicles.* Even with windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can rise quickly and become deadly.
* *Check on others.* Make sure neighbors, friends, and family are safe – especially those who live alone or have health conditions.
* *Be cautious around water.* Lakes, rivers, and the sea can be a good option to stay cool but avoid diving or swimming in deep water. This time of year, most bodies of water in Washington are still very cold [ [link removed] ], and diving or swimming can lead to hypothermia (low body temperature), cold shock, injury, or death, even if you are a strong swimmer. Wear a life jacket in deep water or while boating or paddling.
* *Stay fire-safe.* The fire risk is high statewide with wind gusts up to 35 mph in some areas.

For more advice on how to stay safe, visit our website [ [link removed] ] or the National Weather Service [ [link removed] ] website.

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