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RECORD HEAT
A week ago we posted a graphic outlining all the records that were at risk during the heat wave. Here's a snapshot of all those records that fell as well as a summary of the new records. This doesn't include oddball records such as consecutive days above 100°F #wawx pic.twitter.com/RDy96j1K9v

— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) June 29, 2021

Seattle Sees (and Feels) Hottest Day on Record

During the recent heatwave, on Monday, June 28, 2021, the National Weather Service (NWS) station at SeaTac recorded 108 degrees Fahrenheit — the highest temp on record for Seattle.

The highest temp ever recorded in Seattle prior to Sunday, June 27, 2021, which is the day we broke the last record (with a 104-degree reading at SeaTac), was a balmy 103 recorded in 2009. This year, roadway pavement even expanded and buckled in some places due to the heat in Seattle, nearby, and elsewhere in the state, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. 

Continue reading NEWS GLEAMS: Record-Setting Heat, West Seattle Bridge Repair Developments, and More! →