No heat dome, but 90-degree days on the way to Kitsap County starting Monday

Zachary Fletcher, Kitsap Sun
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Fudge Pettway, of Bremerton, takes advantage of the windy conditions and flies a kite printed to look like a bird of prey, from the pier at Illahee State Park in Bremerton on Friday, July 15, 2022.
Fudge Pettway, of Bremerton, takes advantage of the windy conditions and flies a kite printed to look like a bird of prey, from the pier at Illahee State Park in Bremerton on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Temperatures in Kitsap County could exceed 90 degrees next week, according to projections from the National Weather Service.

After a start to summer that hasn't included consistently warm temperatures — particularly when compared to 2021's June heat dome experience — Western Washington is expected to heat up early next week. After a brief cooling period this weekend, with highs projected in the mid-70s and 80, areas across the peninsula could see temperatures in the low-90s beginning on Monday.

That heat could continue for at least a few days. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the warmest days, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dustin Guy, with temperatures in the low- to mid-90s. And throughout the Puget Sound region, nightly temperatures might only dip to 60 degrees, which could make it harder for homes and other places without air conditioning to cool off.

“Be prepared for some very warm days,” Guy said.

High temperatures are forecast to last through next Wednesday, where early temperature projections show Port Orchard reaching a high of 93 degrees. The heat will hit residents across the state, and some in Eastern Washington could see temperatures around or above 100 degrees.

Guy recommends drinking lots of water and staying hydrated during the upcoming heat. Shorelines around Kitsap County will be the coolest areas, but he says outdoor activity is best in the early morning hours.

If you're looking for a lake to swim in, the most popular in Kitsap include Horseshoe Lake, Island Lake, Wildcat Lake, Kitsap Lake and Long Lake. Always check beach advisories for local lakes at kitsappublichealth.org/beaches, which monitors for swimmer's itch, e-coli, cyanobacteria or other pollution outbreaks.

More information on cooling stations and other tips to stay safe can be found on the Kitsap County’s inclement weather page.

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