Heatwave & Smoke Alert for WA | Seattle News

Western Washington’s sweltering heatwave is here, with Tuesday and Wednesday hitting the low to mid-90s across the region — especially inland — while coastal areas stay cooler but still uncomfortable. A stubborn high-pressure system is keeping temps 10-15 degrees above average, and nights won’t cool much either, leaving homes without AC dangerously warm. Add in wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada, worsening air quality in Skagit, Whatcom, and especially Eastern Washington, where conditions could be hazardous for sensitive groups. But relief is on the way: a low-pressure system arrives Thursday, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and cooler, cleaner coastal air — though lightning could spark new fires after last week’s record-setting strikes. Weekend looks promising with sunny skies and comfortable temps, but stay alert for storm risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5cc99b2694c803d