The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to be in the low 90s through Monday in Bonney Lake.
The days are forecasted to be mostly sunny.
Evenings look to be mostly clear with lows in the high 50s to low 60s.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through Monday.
The heat advisory states “open water can be very inviting during hot spells. If you plan to be in or near area lakes or rivers this weekend – be water safe and wear a life jacket.”
The advisory also warns people to be cautious when working or spending an excessive amount of time outside. It advises people reschedule activities for early morning or evening to avoid the hottest part of the day.
It is important for people to know signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, wear light and loose fitting clothing and drink plenty of water.
The advisory notes that anyone who has become overheated should be moved to a cool, shaded location or inside and 911 should be called if there is an emergency.
The following is from a blog post on the city of Bonney Lake’s website:
The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management would like to remind everyone to stay out of the heat as much as they can, stay hydrated, and to check on elderly neighbors during this time.
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of cooler air in public buildings such as movie theaters, local malls, and other large stores, as well as Pierce County libraries. Other facilities that are open include:
City of Buckley Multi Purpose Center, 811 East Main
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Tuesday
Bonney Lake Senior Center, 19304 Bonney Lk Blvd
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
The following locations allow people and their domesticated pets to come in and get out of the heat. Pets need to be on a leash or in a crate and owners must provide water if they plan on being in the store for long periods of time.
Petco: hours may vary store to store
Petsmart: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday (all Petsmart stores in Pierce County)
According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat watch is a prolonged period of hot temperatures. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
For more information on those most at risk and how to avoid heat-related illnesses visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department or the National Weather Service websites.
