A Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Western Washington through Tuesday morning. The warning now includes the Seattle and Tacoma metro areas with highs in the 90s this weekend.

Dangerous heat is impacting more than 50 million Americans in the West this weekend, with heat alerts in effect from Arizona to Washington. An extreme heat warning is in effect for cities including Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Phoenix, Arizona.

SEATTLE — Ahead of a weekend where temperatures could exceed 90 degrees in parts of western Washington, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning that took effect Friday. A strong ridge of high pressure to our south will expand its reach across the area raising daytime highs across the Puget Sound region.

Expect highs in the 80s and 90s, with a Fire Weather Watch starting Saturday due to hot, dry conditions. SEATTLE - Beautiful sunny skies Thursday with temperatures warming to just above seasonal average. A summer afternoon for the Pacific Northwest.

The NWS has also emphasized the importance of checking local resources for sheltering information, such as calling 211 or visiting wa211.org. With the risk of heat-related illnesses rising, these precautions are essential for ensuring safety during this extreme weather event.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Western Washington, as temperatures are soon likely to climb to the upper 90s around the Puget Sound region.

High temperatures swept across Washington on Monday, prompting warnings as meteorologists noted a years-long hot weather trend.