Seattle City Light to increase rates due to higher demand, rising energy costs

The Seattle City Light Department recently announced a plan to increase rates for customers amid a growing energy demand and heightened labor costs.

Medications may worsen during extreme heatwaves
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Extreme heatwaves can trigger heat exhaustion and heat stroke, but health experts say some people on specific medications can be more prone to these types of risks.

Extended period of 80 degree warmth in Seattle

We're tracking an extended period of 80 degree warmth in Seattle. The warm, dry and sunny weather lingers all week in Western Washington.

WA fire risk levels remain high this week
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Wildfire risk levels are still high across Washington state. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down our precipitation levels and how dry summer weather is creating elevated risks of wildfires.

Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

Above-average heat and dry weather for Seattle this week

Due to a ridge of high pressure, above-average warmth and dry weather are expected for Seattle this week.

Seattle Weather: Warm, Dry Stretch Continues

There was plenty of afternoon sunshine today and highs were a little warmer, topping out in the upper 80s and low 90s. 

Dry, sunny and hot weather on repeat in Seattle this week

Dry, sunny and hot weather will be on repeat in Seattle this week. Highs are expected to reach the 80s on a daily basis; however, the low 90s are possible in the Emerald City on Wednesday. 

Seattle weather: Dry, sunny and hot on repeat
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Dry, sunny and hot weather will be on repeat in Seattle this week. Highs are expected to reach the 80s on a daily basis; however, the low 90s are possible in the Emerald City on Wednesday.?

Seattle weather: Warm and dry weekend ahead

The heatwave has ended, but we continue to see slightly warmer temperatures and very dry conditions through the weekend.

Seattle weather: Warm days continue across Pacific Northwest
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley says the Northwest will continue to see temperatures above average into next week.

Seattle weather: Warm, sunny, and dry this weekend

The Seattle area will continue to see beautiful and warm summer weather Friday through the weekend.

More sunshine on Friday
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Early Friday morning we will see a few clouds along the coast, but by midday everyone will see more sunshine.

Seattle weather: Sunshine and 80s stick around Friday

Highs today were cooler compared to the heat wave we were dealing with over the last week. Temperatures were still above average, topping out in the mid to low 80s.