Above-average warmth and smoky weather possible for Seattle

Highs this afternoon will soar above the average, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s across Puget Sound. While temperatures cool by several degrees Tuesday, wildfire smoke could push into Western Washington.

Wildfires raging in Washington state
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FOX 13 is covering several wildfires in the Pacific Northwest: the Pioneer Fire, the Easy Fire, and the Miners Complex Fire. Red Flag Warnings are in place for several areas in Eastern Washington.

13-year-old crushed to death by tree during Hurricane Debby, deputies say

A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.

Seattle Weather: Picture-perfect weekend wraps up ahead sunny, hot temps next week

Air quality remains strong against wildfire smoke thanks to wind directions in Western Washington. While morning clouds can be expected in Puget Sound, skies will clear up and warm sun will stick around all week.

FOX 13 Seattle weather forecast with Claire Anderson
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Heat and sunshine are on the horizon Sunday afternoon as Fox 13's Claire Anderson walks us through what to expect heading into the second week of August.

Lake Ballinger brush fire out after rapid firefighting

Firefighters quickly put out a brush fire near lake Ballinger, with the use of two boats, hand tools, and a floating water pump.

Temperatures to soar to almost 90 later this week in Seattle

Temperatures are forecast to spike once again to the mid to upper 80s across the greater Seattle region for Seafair Sunday!

Seattle Weather: Heat expected to ramp up this week
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Weather holding up beautiful on Sunday though expect the weather to feel uncomfortably hot for those staying outside at events like Seafair.

Seattle Weather: Smoky Haze Clearing out

Another beautiful Seafair afternoon today.  Monsoon moisture to our south pushed in some high clouds today, but no rain.  

Lots of sunshine for Seattle area, above average heat incoming

Seattle, Tacoma and surrounding areas will see temperatures up nearly 10 degrees above average as sunshine breaks open Sunday and into next week.

WA wildfires latest: Tracking smoke and scorched acres | FOX 13 Seattle
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The Miners Complex fires, Pioneer Fire, and Easy Fire are on our radars, here's what we know now about progress made by firefighting crews and impacts on Washingtonians.

Temperatures soaring above average in Seattle all week
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Temperatures are forecast to remain above average in Seattle all week! It'll be dry, sunny and hot for Seafair weekend. For those without air-conditioning, sleeping could unfortunately be uncomfortable at times in the days ahead. Abby Acone has your forecast.

Seattle weather: A toasty Seafair weekend

Smoke should push east as onshore flow picks up Saturday, though some haze might be left over.

Seattle weather: Mostly sunny Seafair weekend
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to WA wildfires

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in an effort to get wildfire firefighters the supplies they need quicker.

Mini hydroplane pilots on the water for Seafair weekend
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley interviews some young hydroplane pilots and has your latest western Washington weather forecast for Seafair weekend!