Blazing heat hits new record high temperature

4:30 p.m. The official high at Sea-Tac hit 95 degrees today, breaking the old record for the date of 92 degrees.

The weather service has issued an “excessive heat warning” through tomorrow, and the city is reminding everyone that they can run down to the local public library for air conditioning (during open hours.)

Lots of folks headed out to the park to keep cool, like parents and kids alike here at the Sound View wading pool in Crown Hill.

And here in the water fountains at Ballard Commons Park. Overnight lows are expected in the high 60s to low 70s, which means it’s going to be a toasty night. For more information on how to try to beat the heat, visit here, and if you have any helpful ideas of your own, please post them in comments below…