Cooling Centers Open This Weekend In Sammamish And Issaquah
SAMMAMISH, WA — Sammamish and Issaquah are joining cities across the region in opening cooling stations and other options for residents and families looking to escape the summer heat. An excessive heat watch will go into effect Friday afternoon, as a heat wave that is expected to be historic bears down on Puget Sound.
The latest forecasts show Issaquah's afternoon temperatures breaking 100 Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with a projected high of 108 degrees Sunday. Sammamish is facing a similar scenario, with a high of 105 expected Sunday. The National Weather Service's HeatRisk map shows a large swath of the Eastside under a "very high" risk over the weekend, due to the prolonged temperatures and little relief overnight.
In Washington, where most homes are unequipped with air conditioning, staying cool and avoiding heat-related illnesses can be especially challenging. To help alleviate some of the strain, officials in both cities have assembled a few options to cool down, aside from local beaches and pools.
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