It was so hot in Redmond that many restaurants and businesses shut down. It was even too hot for ice cream. The air conditioning went out at Molly Moon’s Ice Cream shop, forcing it to close Sunday and Monday.
KIRO 7 found Redmond Downtown Park deserted — at 109 degrees. It was just too hot.
On this record-breaking day, you could quickly tell who had air conditioning and who didn’t. Open windows were a giveaway.
It wasn’t just the air that was hot. Surfaces were too, especially pavements.
At Pine Lake in Sammamish, it reached 111 degrees.
At one point in the parking lot at Pine Lake Park, it hit 150 degrees. UW Medicine reminded people to be careful with their pets and their children. The pavement can easily cause burns.
Veterinarians recommend you test the pavement with the back of your hand for seven seconds to see if it is too hot for your pet.
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