Get ready for 1 of the hottest Tri-Cities days of summer so far. Heat advisory issued

Tuesday was one of the hottest days of the summer so far, and high temperatures are expected to remain above normal through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Highs usually average about 91 in the Tri-Cities in July.

The weather service predicts highs in the mid 90s Wednesday and Thursday, climbing to 98 on Friday.

The weekend could start cooling down to near normal highs, with the forecast high of 97 on Saturday dropping to 93 on Sunday and 91 on Monday, according to the weather service.

It issued a heat advisory for Tuesday afternoon and evening after predicting that the high would reach 102 at the Tri-Cities Airport by the end of the afternoon.

Highs had reached the triple digits just two times previously this summer, with the hottest temperature so far 105 on June 27. The temperature Monday, which was the warmest of the month to date, reached 96.

WA worker rules

Under new and previously existing rules, the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries requires a paid, 10-minute cool-down break every two hours when temperatures reach 89, sufficient shade close to workers, and at least a quart of cool water an hour available to each worker.

People working or exercising outdoors in the heat, should use caution, particularly since they may not be acclimated to hot weather during this summer that to date has been milder than usual.

Heat exhaustion may cause heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, nausea, headache, dizziness and tiredness.

People with those symptoms should move to a cool place, rest and slowly drink a cool beverage, according to the Washington state Department of Health.

Medical help is needed right away if you are throwing up, your symptoms last more than an hour or if they worsen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This story was originally published July 12, 2022 at 10:51 AM.