WA wildfire risk levels elevated, high this week
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WA wildfire risk levels elevated, high this week

FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is tracking wildfire risks, which remain elevated for most of the week before climbing to high toward the weekend.

FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is tracking wildfire risks, which remain elevated for most of the week before climbing to high toward the weekend.

Spokane fires destroy 900 structures, WA Gov. issues emergency declaration
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Spokane fires destroy 900 structures, WA Gov. issues emergency declaration

At least 900 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed since the Spokane fires started on Aug. 1. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is announcing a new emergency declaration to help people who are impacted.

At least 900 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed since the Spokane fires started on Aug. 1. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is announcing a new emergency declaration to help people who are impacted.

US experiences hottest month ever in July
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US experiences hottest month ever in July

The United States experienced its hottest month ever last July and weather experts warn human-caused climate change may only make temperatures surge higher in the future.

The United States experienced its hottest month ever last July and weather experts warn human-caused climate change may only make temperatures surge higher in the future.

Seattle Weather: Mainly sunny Tuesday, chance of storms on Wednesday

Seattle Weather: Mainly sunny Tuesday, chance of storms on Wednesday

The quiet days continue on Tuesday with highs again nearing 80 degrees. Like the previous days, we will start with morning clouds, clearing by the afternoon with sunnier skies. This is a very typical mid-August weather pattern. We are now out of the "heat of the summer" in Seattle. The average high temperature is down to 78 degrees this week, a degree cooler than its peak in late July and early August.

The quiet days continue on Tuesday with highs again nearing 80 degrees. Like the previous days, we will start with morning clouds, clearing by the afternoon with sunnier skies. This is a very typical mid-August weather pattern. We are now out of the "heat of the summer" in Seattle. The average high temperature is down to 78 degrees this week, a degree cooler than its peak in late July and early August.

Complete Skagit County burn ban to go into effect on Wednesday

Complete Skagit County burn ban to go into effect on Wednesday

A complete burn ban for Skagit County is set to go into effect on Wednesday due to the ongoing risk of fire across the region.

A complete burn ban for Skagit County is set to go into effect on Wednesday due to the ongoing risk of fire across the region.

Seattle weather: Better air quality and a warm week ahead

Seattle weather: Better air quality and a warm week ahead

Western Washington stays dry with a mix of sun and clouds this week, though thunderstorms could hit the Northern Cascades Wednesday.

Western Washington stays dry with a mix of sun and clouds this week, though thunderstorms could hit the Northern Cascades Wednesday.

Spokane fires: Western WA sends wildfire relief to the eastside
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Spokane fires: Western WA sends wildfire relief to the eastside

Wildfire relief supplies are being sent over to help the families who have been displaced by the devastating fires in Spokane.

Wildfire relief supplies are being sent over to help the families who have been displaced by the devastating fires in Spokane.

WA wildfire risk levels and smoke forecast
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WA wildfire risk levels and smoke forecast

Parts of the state will remain under Air Quality Alerts as wildfire smoke from multiple fires lingers in Central and Eastern Washington.

Parts of the state will remain under Air Quality Alerts as wildfire smoke from multiple fires lingers in Central and Eastern Washington.

Seattle Weather: A mix of sun and clouds with near normal temperatures

Seattle Weather: A mix of sun and clouds with near normal temperatures

Onshore flow will continue to keep afternoon highs comfortable throughout our region. Near normal temperatures in the upper 70s, nearing 80 degrees, will start our workweek. 

Onshore flow will continue to keep afternoon highs comfortable throughout our region. Near normal temperatures in the upper 70s, nearing 80 degrees, will start our workweek. 

Thousands allowed home as Spokane fires ease
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Thousands allowed home as Spokane fires ease

Authorities have lowered evacuation orders for thousands of residents impacted by northern Spokane wildfires, while warning returning families to watch for toxic ash and damaged power lines.

Authorities have lowered evacuation orders for thousands of residents impacted by northern Spokane wildfires, while warning returning families to watch for toxic ash and damaged power lines.

Seattle weather: no rain in sight

Seattle weather: no rain in sight

Unfortunately, there will also be no rain in sight, despite how badly the region could use some moisture.

Unfortunately, there will also be no rain in sight, despite how badly the region could use some moisture.

Officials urge caution as Spokane fire zones reopen
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Officials urge caution as Spokane fire zones reopen

Officials in Spokane are warning returning residents to take precautions against toxic ash, unstable structures and utility hazards as select wildfire evacuation zones begin to reopen.

Officials in Spokane are warning returning residents to take precautions against toxic ash, unstable structures and utility hazards as select wildfire evacuation zones begin to reopen.

Spokane water quality safe in areas affected by fires

Spokane water quality safe in areas affected by fires

The city of Spokane says water quality is safe and clean in areas affected by wildfires after completing an array of testing.

The city of Spokane says water quality is safe and clean in areas affected by wildfires after completing an array of testing.