BELLINGHAM, Wash. – An excessive heat warning for Whatcom County and most of Western Washington has been extended until 11 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).
The National Weather Service is forecasting a record high of 100 degrees for Bellingham today.
That would smash the old record of 84 set in 1995.
Some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Western Washington are expected today.
Our high of 95 yesterday was also a record, beating the high of 87 recorded in 2015.
Seattle set a record for it’s hottest-ever June day with 101 degrees at Sea-Tac Airport on Saturday.
Residents are once again warned to avoid outdoor work or activities, take measures to stay cool and check on vulnerable people and pets.
Spots in Whatcom County to cool off with air conditioning are listed below:
Bellingham High School Cafeteria – 10am to 8 pm today
All Whatcom County Libraries – 10am to 6pm today
WTA Station Downtown – 10 am to 6 pm today
Lighthouse Mission Ministries Base Camp – all day
Lynden Community and Senior Center – 1 pm to 7 pm today
North County Christ the King Church (Lynden) – noon to 8 pm today (free wifi).