Northwest Weather Podcast S1E48: Warm & Dry for the 4th of July
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone and Traffic Anchor Adam Gehrke take a look back on what was a warm June and look ahead to what is expected to be a warm and dry 4th of July in the Puget Sound. The two also offer some friendly reminders that wildfire season is here and the best ways to avoid sparking a brush fire accidentally on our roads.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone and Traffic Anchor Adam Gehrke take a look back on what was a warm June and look ahead to what is expected to be a warm and dry 4th of July in the Puget Sound. The two also offer some friendly reminders that wildfire season is here and the best ways to avoid sparking a brush fire accidentally on our roads.
Seattle weather: Wednesday will start out cloudy
Mostly cloudy skies to start Wednesday as we continue to see upper level troughing over the Pacific Northwest. A few areas of patchy drizzle can't be ruled out as well.
Mostly cloudy skies to start Wednesday as we continue to see upper level troughing over the Pacific Northwest. A few areas of patchy drizzle can't be ruled out as well.
Seattle weather: Cloudy start to afternoon sunbreaks Wednesday
Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday with highs in the 60s, and a few afternoon sunbreaks.
Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday with highs in the 60s, and a few afternoon sunbreaks.
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises, rescue efforts underway
A week after two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela, survivors are still being pulled from the rubble as the focus shifts to aid distribution and urgent medical care.
A week after two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela, survivors are still being pulled from the rubble as the focus shifts to aid distribution and urgent medical care.
Officials blame Lake Chelan, WA logjam on Pioneer Fire, winter storms
Boats, pontoons and jet skis are stuck along the shoreline of Lake Chelan's Wapato Point, leaving citizens concerned that this is the worst debris event to hit the area in decades.
Boats, pontoons and jet skis are stuck along the shoreline of Lake Chelan's Wapato Point, leaving citizens concerned that this is the worst debris event to hit the area in decades.
Seattle weather: cloudy and cool days ahead
FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has your seven-day forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has your seven-day forecast.
Seattle weather: Continued cool, Fourth of July sunshine ahead
Skies are forecast to gradually clear through the week and into the weekend. We will also begin warming once again into the upper 70s in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
Skies are forecast to gradually clear through the week and into the weekend. We will also begin warming once again into the upper 70s in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
Seattle weather: Continued cool with Fourth of July sunshine ahead
Seattle weather: Continued cool with Fourth of July sunshine ahead
Seattle weather: Continued cool with Fourth of July sunshine ahead
Dry June sparks massive fireworks bans across WA
With the Fourth of July just days away, a dry June has prompted strict burn and firework bans across western Washington. Here is where fireworks are illegal to discharge this Independence Day.
With the Fourth of July just days away, a dry June has prompted strict burn and firework bans across western Washington. Here is where fireworks are illegal to discharge this Independence Day.
Seattle weather: Mostly cloudy and cool Tuesday, highs in the 60s
Highs Tuesday will be cool again, only reaching the mid to low 60s with mostly cloudy skies.
Highs Tuesday will be cool again, only reaching the mid to low 60s with mostly cloudy skies.
Walla Walla County, WA wildfire burns 1,500 acres, triggers 'Go Now' evacuations
A Walla Walla County wildfire has burned about 1,500 acres and forced Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations near Wallula Junction.
A Walla Walla County wildfire has burned about 1,500 acres and forced Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations near Wallula Junction.
Winthrop, WA's Old West charm rooted in history as town faces evacuation order
As evacuation orders affect the Methow Valley community of Winthrop, the town's distinctive history is once again drawing attention.
As evacuation orders affect the Methow Valley community of Winthrop, the town's distinctive history is once again drawing attention.
Seattle weather: Cloudy and cool early in the week
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.
Seattle weather: Summer warmth returns for the holiday weekend
Cool and cloudy conditions will persist through Thursday in Seattle, with warmer and sunnier days ahead for the holiday weekend.
Cool and cloudy conditions will persist through Thursday in Seattle, with warmer and sunnier days ahead for the holiday weekend.
Lake Chelan, WA boats stuck in logjam just days before Fourth of July
Lake Chelan visitors are stuck shoreside after tons of logs, ash and mountain gunk were washed into the lake from the burn scar area of the 2024 Pioneer Fire.
Lake Chelan visitors are stuck shoreside after tons of logs, ash and mountain gunk were washed into the lake from the burn scar area of the 2024 Pioneer Fire.
WA Wildfires: Hamilton Fire prompts evacuations for Winthrop
The community of Winthrop evacuated over the weekend due to the rapid growth of the Hamilton Fire.
The community of Winthrop evacuated over the weekend due to the rapid growth of the Hamilton Fire.
Outdoor Report for Monday, June 29
Outdoor Report for Monday, June 29
Outdoor Report for Monday, June 29
How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions
Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.
Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.



















