When Seattle heats up, folks find relief by the water

The Brief

  • Temperatures neared record-breaking numbers on Tuesday, soaring past 90 degrees in western Washington.
  • Residents tell us about how they beat the heat. Many say being by the water is best.
  • Health is a concern as people face possible dehydration and heat stroke without proper precautions.

SEATTLE As Seattle heats up, there’s no better way to stay cool than to find some shade and a spot by the water, but some Seattleites believe 90-degree temperatures is just too hot. “For me, this is a bit too hot,” Ken Clark, who was eating outside said.

“I picked the shady spot,” Dan Templin said. He knew it was about to heat up, so he chose to sp end the morning outside and enjoy his breakfast by the water.

Andrea Lopez is nine months pregnant. We found her dipping her feet in the water to cool off.

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