Multiple wildfires spark across WA after thunderstorms

Thunderstorms sparked multiple new wildfires across Washington on Thursday, prompting evacuations and road closures.

Washington thunderstorms pose serious wildfire threat
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Many in the Seattle area heard and saw thunder and lightning lighting up the sky across the Puget Sound, posing a significant threat of starting new wildfires.

'More water than last year’s flood': Texas Hill Country dealing with another devastating flood

A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.

Seattle weather: Thunderstorms exit, summer heat returns

Thunderstorms and showers are wrapping up in Western Washington, and warmer, drier weather is on the way.

Three Queens Fire burns amid Red Flag Warning in Kittitas County, WA

The Three Queens Fire is burning just east of Snoqualmie Pass, hours after the first Red Flag Warning of the season was issued in regions across Washington state.

VIDEO: Water pours from ceiling at SEA Airport amid ground stop

During a ground stop triggered by thunderstorms, a FOX 13 Seattle viewer captured video of water pouring from a B Concourse ceiling gate at SEA Airport.

Lightning strikes continue across Western WA
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Thunderstorms, lightning strikes and heavy rain continue across Western WA this morning and will begin moving north over the next hour. 

SEA Airport ground stop lifted: Hundreds of flights delayed

The FAA has lifted the ground stops for flights bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Thursday morning as severe thunderstorms move out of the area.

Thunderstorms roll through Seattle: Here's what to know

Thunderstorms are rolling through western Washington Thursday morning bringing isolated lightning and some heavy downpours.

Map: See where wildfire smoke is thickest across US

Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.

Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?

According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.

Northwest Weather Podcast S1E50: Fire danger heating up in Western WA
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On this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, FOX 13 meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley discuss the picture-perfect World Cup weather we enjoyed in Seattle, plus the upcoming heat and dryness expected to elevate fire danger around our area this week.

Seattle weather: High fire danger overnight
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

First Red Flag Warning issued for western Washington this season

Parts of western Washington are under a Red Flag Warning for this first time this season due to stormy weather creating high wildfire risks.