Tracking Washington wildfires
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Several wildfires are currently burning in Washington state. FOX 13's John Hopperstad has a breakdown on some of the larger wildfires that are forcing people to evacuate their homes. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone talks more about Washington's drought, and how recent weather conditions add fuel to the flames.

Rain for much of Monday
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Monday will be exceptionally wet for this time of year. The morning and evening commute could be much slower and more slippery as the rain is ongoing.

Grant County sheriff confirms 74-year-old pilot dies working Falls Fire

James Bailey Maxwell has died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire wildfire, officials in Grant County, Oregon confirm on Sunday.

FOX 13 weather forecast with Abby Acone July 28, 2024
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FOX 13 weather forecast with Abby Acone July 28, 2024. Soaking rain showers forecasted for Monday across several regions of Washington.

Rare soaking rain event Monday in Seattle and Puget Sound

After experiencing the third-warmest July (so far) on record at Sea-Tac Airport, we're forecasting a big cooldown Monday along with the chance for record rain in some areas tomorrow. 

Seattle weather: Haze on the horizon with summer temps just around the corner

Here is why you may notice some haze on the horizon this weekend--plus, we track a short cloud stint before summer temperatures roar back into the Seattle area next week.

FOX 13 Seattle weather forecast with Abby Acone
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FOX 13 is Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down a "rollercoaster" of a weather week for western Washingtonians this week.

Seattle weather: Sunny and warm Saturday

A quick shot at some much need rain early next week before afternoon temperatures again warm up in to the mid 80s.

Rain returns to Seattle early next week!
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking the long-awaited(?) return of rain next Monday. This month has seen no rainfall, and has been the second-hottest July ever recorded in Seattle.

Seattle sees second-hottest July ever recorded

Feeling a bit overheated this month? There’s a reason for that — this July was the second-hottest July ever recorded in Seattle.

Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week

Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday.

Black Canyon Fire burns 11,000 acres in Yakima County, residents evacuate

The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 11,099 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.

Yakima County declares emergency as Rimrock Retreat Fire reaches 13,000 acres

The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency for the Rimrock Retreat Fire, which has spread more than 13,000 acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes. 

Dry conditions fueling fires in King County
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Wildfire season in our state is ramping up. In Seattle, fire crews have responded to more than 200 brush fires this month alone.

Friday will be mostly sunny, warmer temps
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We will be mostly sunny today with high temperatures back in the upper 70s. This weekend looks fantastic as well.