Tri-Cities, Washington will Face 100 to 104 Degrees Temperature Highs Until Friday, Labor Day Family Activities Challenged

Labor Day family activities will be difficult due to the high temperatures, 100 to 104 degrees, that are predicted for some areas of Washington, including the Tri-cities, from Tuesday through Friday.

Triple-Digit Temps

As more triple-digit high temperatures are anticipated, a heat advisory is given for the Tri-Cities. A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the majority of Eastern and Central Washington, including the Tri-Cities, from 11 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday.

Three days of temperatures between 100 and 101 degrees, beginning with a high of 101 on Wednesday were predicted by the weather service. Nearly as hot on Tuesday was predicted, at 99.

Even hotter weather is predicted by The Weather Channel, with highs from 100 degrees on Tuesday to 104 degrees on Friday. The mid-sixties on Tuesday and Wednesday night should gradually give way to the low-sixties on Thursday and Friday night.

The Washington State Department of Ecology as well as Washington State University's ozone forecast predicts that the Tri-Cities' ozone levels could decline from "good" to "moderate," from the current level of "good."

In the Tri-Cities, August highs average around 95 and lows average around 62. A Saturday high of 92 and slightly higher highs on Sunday as well as Labor Day should signal the end of the heat wave over the long weekend.

The Weather Channel predicts that by September 8th, highs will be in the 80s, Tri-City Herald reports.

Labor Day Activities in Tri-Cities

There are several activities for Labor Day weekend, according to Tinybeans, a website that provides resources on parenting. This includes watching plays such as The Hamilton, joining the fun at the Washington State Fair, checking out the Seattle Aquarium, visiting the pier, and many others.

Although there are a lot of potential holiday activities that can make Labor Day a memorable one, it is important to remember that the forecast for the days to come has temperature highs of 100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that outdoor activities may not be as relaxing or comfortable as indoor ones.

Labor Day in Other Parts of the US

Other parts of the United States are also facing the same weather forecasts of triple-digit heat. This includes California with temperatures that could reach up to 114 degrees in its prolonged heatwave during the late summer.

To help guarantee that all generators, as well as transmission lines, were operational, the state's power grid operator issued a directive restricting maintenance activities from August 31 until September 6. Residents received warnings that the circumstances could result in unhealthy smog levels.

According to experts from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, rising temperatures increase chemical emissions that contribute to ozone formation and speed up the process. Ozone pollution levels will probably be exceptionally high and persistent due to the length and intensity of this heat wave.

Safety Measures

The Weather Channel advises that for the duration of the Labor Day celebrations, it is best to stay indoors. However, if outdoor activities cannot be helped, staying hydrated is important. The website also pointed out the importance of knowing symptoms and immediate treatments for heat-related diseased, such as heat stroke.