Seattle, Washington — A significant early-summer heat wave is pushing temperatures well above normal across western Washington, prompting weather officials to issue a heat advisory for millions of residents through midweek.
Forecasters say temperatures across the Puget Sound region could rise 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages, bringing some of the hottest weather the area has experienced so far this year.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory covering Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, and much of the central Puget Sound region through Wednesday night, while some surrounding areas remain under advisories through Tuesday evening.
Temperatures Expected to Peak Near 90 Degrees
The warm-up began Monday as temperatures climbed into the 80s across much of western Washington…