Kitsap County weekend temperatures forecast to climb in the 80s and 90s

Nina Baker, Kitsap Sun
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A child splashes in water at Silverdale Waterfront in August 2018. Forecasters are warning people to be careful about entering the water during this weekend's forecasted warm temperatures, saying that area rivers and lakes will remain cool.
A child splashes in water at Silverdale Waterfront in August 2018. Forecasters are warning people to be careful about entering the water during this weekend's forecasted warm temperatures, saying that area rivers and lakes will remain cool.

After an unusually cool spring, Kitsap County will see temperatures climb above 80 degrees this weekend, the National Weather Service announced in a special weather statement on Thursday. Temperatures are forecast to rise to roughly 80 degrees on Friday afternoon, peaking in the 90s on Sunday. By Tuesday, temperatures are expected to cool.

"After a cool and wet spring, most of the population has little to no acclimation to heat and therefore could be caught off guard by the rapid warm-up," the National Weather Service said..

This temperature spike is not predicted to be a repeat of the heave wave that struck Western Washington on this weekend last June. A year ago, temperatures spiked higher than many residents of Kitsap County had seen in years. Temperatures persisted in the 90s for multiple days. Bremerton National Airport recorded its highest temperature ever at 106 degrees Fahrenheit on June 28, 2021.

This year's high temperatures will affect nearly all of Western Washington. The high temperatures pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness to those who are sensitive to heat. To stay safe from the heat, the National Weather Service recommends people stay hydrated and avoid extended time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Additionally, area lakes and rivers will continue to remain cool, with water temperatures between 40 and 50 degrees. The statement warned residents to stay alert for the possibility of hypothermia or cold water shock. The statement advises residents to use caution near the water, to watch small children, and to wear a life jacket.

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