Splendid sunshine and peak summer weather in the forecast for Seattle

Splendid sunshine and peak summer weather in the forecast for Seattle

We're forecasting peak summer weather for Seattle this week. Western Washingtonians: get ready for a seriously gorgeous, spectacular week of warm, mild sunshine. 

We're forecasting peak summer weather for Seattle this week. Western Washingtonians: get ready for a seriously gorgeous, spectacular week of warm, mild sunshine. 

US 12 closure extended due to Rimrock Fire burning in Yakima County

US 12 closure extended due to Rimrock Fire burning in Yakima County

Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place. 

Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place. 

Seattle weather: Afternoon passing clouds Wednesday

Seattle weather: Afternoon passing clouds Wednesday

Coastal clouds to start the day with clearer skies inland. Passing afternoon clouds and highs in the mid 70s.

Coastal clouds to start the day with clearer skies inland. Passing afternoon clouds and highs in the mid 70s.

Seattle could get glimpse of Northern Lights Tuesday night

Seattle could get glimpse of Northern Lights Tuesday night

Seattle has a small likelihood of getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights Tuesday night, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

Seattle has a small likelihood of getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights Tuesday night, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

Temperatures stay below the 80s through next week
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Temperatures stay below the 80s through next week

FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking a lengthy departure from the high week we were in last week!

FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking a lengthy departure from the high week we were in last week!

Oregon "Megafires" can be seen in satellite images
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Oregon "Megafires" can be seen in satellite images

With all the fires burning in the West Coast, some of that smoke has made its way all the way up to Canada. 560,000 acres have been burned by wildfires in Oregon so far this summer.

With all the fires burning in the West Coast, some of that smoke has made its way all the way up to Canada. 560,000 acres have been burned by wildfires in Oregon so far this summer.

Spectacular summer forecast all week in Seattle

Spectacular summer forecast all week in Seattle

After cloudy pockets this morning, sunshine is quickly taking over. Highs will reach the low to mid 70s for many communities.

After cloudy pockets this morning, sunshine is quickly taking over. Highs will reach the low to mid 70s for many communities.

Washington wildfires, smoke and air quality
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Washington wildfires, smoke and air quality

FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone takes a look at the wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest and what that means for our smoke and air quality forecast.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone takes a look at the wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest and what that means for our smoke and air quality forecast.

Seattle Weather: Clouds to more sun Tuesday

Seattle Weather: Clouds to more sun Tuesday

A few clouds to start Tuesday, but more sunshine returns and slightly warmer temperatures.

A few clouds to start Tuesday, but more sunshine returns and slightly warmer temperatures.

Lightning sparks Miners Complex wildfire, burning 500 acres in WA

Lightning sparks Miners Complex wildfire, burning 500 acres in WA

The Miners Complex Fire, which consists of nine wildfires caused by lightning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest area, has grown to 500 acres. 

The Miners Complex Fire, which consists of nine wildfires caused by lightning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest area, has grown to 500 acres. 

Seattle to enjoy cooler, milder temperatures this week

Seattle to enjoy cooler, milder temperatures this week

After a record-setting 17 consecutive days of temperatures 80 degrees or warmer at Sea-Tac Airport, highs mercifully dropped to the upper 70s Sunday. The 70s linger throughout the rest of the workweek. 

After a record-setting 17 consecutive days of temperatures 80 degrees or warmer at Sea-Tac Airport, highs mercifully dropped to the upper 70s Sunday. The 70s linger throughout the rest of the workweek. 

9 new wildfires in WA sparked by lightning
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9 new wildfires in WA sparked by lightning

Nine new wildfires burning in Washington state were all caused by recent lightning in the area.

Nine new wildfires burning in Washington state were all caused by recent lightning in the area.

Seattle Weather: Morning clouds and cooler Monday

Seattle Weather: Morning clouds and cooler Monday

Today, with a high of 77 degrees, we have officially ended our streak of +80 degree days at SeaTac Airport.

Today, with a high of 77 degrees, we have officially ended our streak of +80 degree days at SeaTac Airport.

Stray showers, thunderstorms possible surrounding Seattle Sunday

Stray showers, thunderstorms possible surrounding Seattle Sunday

Sea-Tac Airport set a new record for the longest stretch of consecutive days with temperatures 80 degrees or warmer.

Sea-Tac Airport set a new record for the longest stretch of consecutive days with temperatures 80 degrees or warmer.

Seattle weather: Near-normal temps next week
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Seattle weather: Near-normal temps next week

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your latest western Washington weather forecast!