Seattle weather: Sunshine and 80 degrees expected this week

The lack of rain this past winter, along with the dismal snowpack, continues to impact drought conditions. While most in Western Washington are seeing abnormally dry conditions, many east of the Cascades are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. A small section near Omak is now experiencing an extreme drought. 

Chelan Hospital safe as wildfire burns nearby
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The Transfer fire east of Chelan doubled to 40 acres in just one hour, forcing Level 3 evacuations as crews battle the blaze fueled by dry grass and wind.

'Transfer Fire' near Lake Chelan, WA: Evacuation orders lifted

Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.

Seattle weather: Toastier high temperatures to develop in western WA

This week's weather pattern will bring high temperatures into western Washington as a ridge of high pressure strengthens overhead, bringing the warmest stretch of weather we’ve seen in a while.

Wildfires prompt evacuations across Washington
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Wildfires continue to burn across Washington state, prompting level three evacuations in Grant County and a massive reward for information on a deadly fire in Douglas County.  

Quincy Lakes, WA wildfire prompts evacuation order for Ancient Lakes

A wildfire in Quincy prompted local officials to order evacuation warnings for all of Ancient Lakes as the fire grew near the Quincy Lakes Wildlife Area over the weekend.

Seattle weather: Cooler Sunday to close out weekend

Our pleasant weekend continues as afternoon highs remain a few degrees cooler than normal.  Onshore flow will keep many along the coastal regions in the low 60s, while the interior lowlands warm into the 70s to close out our weekend. 

Seattle weather warms with dry summer pattern

While this isn’t expected to be a major heat event, the first stretch of 80-degree temperatures can feel uncomfortable for anyone without air conditioning.

Seattle weather: A beautiful summer weekend
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

Seattle weather: 80-degree warmth returns next week

Monday will warm into the upper 70s, followed by temperatures climbing into the low 80s Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Seattle weather: Mostly cloudy Friday, highs in the 70s

Friday will be a few degrees cooler than average, staying in the mid to low 70s with mostly cloudy skies.

Wildfire prompts massive evacuations in Okanogan, WA
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A wildfire that sparked northwest of the city of Okanogan, Washington triggered Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations and road closures on Thursday.

Famous Hobbit Inn destroyed in Chelan, WA fire

Among the homes lost in the is the Chelan Hills Fire is the popular Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Chelan, which burned to the ground on July 4.