Resources for staying cool during this weekend s heat wave KOMO News Staff
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon, warning of dangerously hot conditions possibly nearing 100 degrees on Saturday and Sunday in most of Western Washington away from the coast and Olympic Mountains.
Experts said this kind of heat can be deadly to vulnerable populations. Statistics show that heat kills more people, on average, than any other weather-related hazard. Heat waves are especially more fatal when they last more than two consecutive days.
Indoor places are still operating at limited capacity because of coronavirus restrictions, which makes it more difficult to find places to stay cool during the heatwave.
You can finally visit these two Tacoma libraries in person starting Tuesday
News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. 3/15/2021 Allison Needles, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
Mar. 15 Library lovers, rejoice.
Two Tacoma libraries will open for patrons in person on a limited basis starting Tuesday.
Fern Hill Library, located at 765 S 84th St., and Swasey Library, located at 7001 6th Ave., will open for four 45-minute sessions Tuesday through Saturday. Patrons can browse the collection, pick up their holds, and access computers and printing, according to a Tacoma Public Library news release.
Patrons are encouraged to make appointments for their session at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-up entry to the libraries will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.