Seattle Weather: Smoky Sunday with clearing into Monday
Smoky skies for Western WA Sunday as critical fire weather continues to be elevated for the Cascades and Eastern WA. Much of the state remains under an Air Quality Alert.
Smoky skies for Western WA Sunday as critical fire weather continues to be elevated for the Cascades and Eastern WA. Much of the state remains under an Air Quality Alert.
Evacuating after Gray Fire explodes in Spokane County
Newly obtained video from Spokane County shows residents evacuating their homes due to the rapidly spreading Gray Fire. Spokane County declared a State of Emergency on Saturday. The fire has turned deadly, and is currently at 9,500 acres and 0% contained.
Newly obtained video from Spokane County shows residents evacuating their homes due to the rapidly spreading Gray Fire. Spokane County declared a State of Emergency on Saturday. The fire has turned deadly, and is currently at 9,500 acres and 0% contained.
Seattle weather: Air quality at risk & high fire danger this weekend
Temperatures will warm today into the low 80s, but the smoke will return this afternoon.
Temperatures will warm today into the low 80s, but the smoke will return this afternoon.
3 roaring wildfires centered in Eastern WA
In the last 24 hours, three wildfires exploded in Washington State, causing evacuation orders.
In the last 24 hours, three wildfires exploded in Washington State, causing evacuation orders.
Seattle weather: Air quality at risk & high fire danger this weekend
Seattle weather: Air quality at risk & high fire danger this weekend
Seattle weather: Air quality at risk & high fire danger this weekend
Seattle weather: Diminishing air quality & high fire danger this weekend
Smoke and haze invade Western WA as winds shift. Plus, critical fire danger over the Cascades this weekend.
Smoke and haze invade Western WA as winds shift. Plus, critical fire danger over the Cascades this weekend.
Unhealthy air quality ahead
We'll see temps in the low 80s for the weekend but the air quality is expected to be poor.
We'll see temps in the low 80s for the weekend but the air quality is expected to be poor.
Smoke from wildfires in the region could impact weekend air quality in western Washington
Wind direction is forecast to shift, blowing smoke from wildfires in the region to Puget Sound. Air quality across western Washington is at risk for the weekend, which could make situations especially unhealthy for those with medical conditions.
Wind direction is forecast to shift, blowing smoke from wildfires in the region to Puget Sound. Air quality across western Washington is at risk for the weekend, which could make situations especially unhealthy for those with medical conditions.
Seattle weather: Wildfire threat, smoke to surge into Puget Sound
While today's forecast is a refreshing change of pace with cooler temperatures - wildfire smoke and bad air quality is in store for this weekend.
While today's forecast is a refreshing change of pace with cooler temperatures - wildfire smoke and bad air quality is in store for this weekend.
Lowering emissions on the power grid
Washington Governor Jay Inslee's office says it's confident our state will generate 100% clean energy by 2045 - which is required by the Clean Energy Transformation Act from 2019.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee's office says it's confident our state will generate 100% clean energy by 2045 - which is required by the Clean Energy Transformation Act from 2019.
At least 111 dead, hundreds missing in Hawaii wildfires
One major criticism coming out of Maui, is that disaster sirens were not activated as devastating wildfires tore through part of the island. Just days after defending the move, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned.
One major criticism coming out of Maui, is that disaster sirens were not activated as devastating wildfires tore through part of the island. Just days after defending the move, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned.
When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
Some relief with cooler temps
A few morning clouds in the forecast to start our Friday with a bit more onshore flow, but the clouds will clear by midday. Plenty of sunshine along with cooler temperatures to end the week- highs in the upper 70s.
A few morning clouds in the forecast to start our Friday with a bit more onshore flow, but the clouds will clear by midday. Plenty of sunshine along with cooler temperatures to end the week- highs in the upper 70s.
Hurricane Hilary is now a Category 4
Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years, causing “significant and rare impacts” including extensive flooding.
Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years, causing “significant and rare impacts” including extensive flooding.
Seattle weather: Relative cool-down for most of western Washington
Overnight lows will drop into the 50s and low 60s—so some relief is on the way overnight. A few morning clouds in the forecast to start our Friday with a bit more onshore flow, but the clouds will clear by midday.
Overnight lows will drop into the 50s and low 60s—so some relief is on the way overnight. A few morning clouds in the forecast to start our Friday with a bit more onshore flow, but the clouds will clear by midday.
What went right: How first responders quickly tackled a Lakewood brushfire that foreced evacuations
Dry, hot conditions made it easy for a brush fire to take off in Lakewood on Wednesday, forcing evacuations of several neighborhoods. Crews were able to get the upper hand, saving homes and lives in the process.
Dry, hot conditions made it easy for a brush fire to take off in Lakewood on Wednesday, forcing evacuations of several neighborhoods. Crews were able to get the upper hand, saving homes and lives in the process.
Dry conditions continue with relatively cooler temps
There is still a high fire danger throughout the state.
There is still a high fire danger throughout the state.
Total campfire ban in place for Olympic National Park and Forest starting Aug. 18
A total campfire ban will be put in place throughout the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest starting Friday, Aug. 18. This also goes for coastal areas of ONP.
A total campfire ban will be put in place throughout the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest starting Friday, Aug. 18. This also goes for coastal areas of ONP.
Air Quality Alerts issued through Monday for much of Washington state due to wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn across Washington state and Canada, more than a dozen counties and Tribal Nations are grappling with unhealthy air quality, prompting the issuance of Air Quality Alerts that will remain in effect until Monday morning.
As wildfires continue to burn across Washington state and Canada, more than a dozen counties and Tribal Nations are grappling with unhealthy air quality, prompting the issuance of Air Quality Alerts that will remain in effect until Monday morning.
Seattle weather: Heat wave winding down, cooler weather arrives Friday
After a sweltering few days with highs in the 90s (and a few 100s!) in Western Washington, cooler air is finally arriving by Friday.
After a sweltering few days with highs in the 90s (and a few 100s!) in Western Washington, cooler air is finally arriving by Friday.