The National Weather Service has extended the active heat advisory. The heat advisory will remain in effect through 11 PM this evening (8/16). Hot conditions with temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected. Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

It's important to stay cool and hydrated during hot weather! You can visit a cooling center or splash park to cool off. See our list of Whatcom County locations below for a spot near you. 

• Remember to check in on your friends and family, and NEVER leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. 
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness
• Take precautions to protect your health and stay safe: www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html

More information and resources:
Whatcom County: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3991/Hot-Weather-Safety
City of Bellingham: https://cob.org/services/environment/climate/heat-smoke

Public Buildings with Regular Hours

• Bellingham Public Library (Bellis Fair Mall branch) One Bellis Fair Parkway ste 616, Bellingham, WA, 98226
  • Open Wednesday 2PM-6PM
• EWRRC 8251 Kendall Rd Maple Falls 98266
  • Open Wednesday 9AM-4PM
• North Fork Library 7506 Kendall Rd, Maple Falls, WA 98266
  • Open Wednesday 10AM-6PM
• Deming Library 5044 Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244
  • Open Wednesday 10AM-8PM
• Ferndale Community Services, 5694 Second Ave, Ferndale, WA, 98248
  • Open Wednesday 10AM-6PM

Splash parks

• Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Drive N, Bellingham, WA, 98225

• Cornwall Park, 3424 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA, 98225

• Cordata Park, 4510 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA, 98226

Parks with notable shade

• Cornwall Park, 3424 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA, 98225

• Whatcom Falls Park, 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98229

• Sehome Hill Arboretum, 600 25th St, Bellingham, WA, 98225

• Columbia Valley Park 7916 Santa Fe Trail, Maple Falls, WA

Parks on the water

• Teddy Bear Cove

• Clark's point

• Boulevard Park

• Zuanich Park

• Marine Park

• Larrabee State Park

• Whatcom Falls Park

• Silverlake

• Deming Nooksack River 3685 Mt Baker Hwy

• Douglas Fir Campground

• Southfork Park

• Acme River Access

Other:

• WTA fixed-route city buses; currently running FREE FARE DAYS to coincide with the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. 50% are equipped with air conditioning.