Mount Rainier fire ban takes effect Friday
A fire ban for Mount Rainier National Park will go in effect Friday. It means no campfires, no lighting wood on fire and no use of fire pits or barbecue grills.
A fire ban for Mount Rainier National Park will go in effect Friday. It means no campfires, no lighting wood on fire and no use of fire pits or barbecue grills.
Hurricane Hilary forms off the coast of Mexico
A hurricane has just formed off the coast of Mexico. This is the latest forecast from Fox Weather for Hurricane Hilary.
A hurricane has just formed off the coast of Mexico. This is the latest forecast from Fox Weather for Hurricane Hilary.
Local red cross volunteers in Maui
Search efforts continue in Maui after devastating wildfires tore through the region.
Search efforts continue in Maui after devastating wildfires tore through the region.
A bit of relief from hot temps
While Thursday promises another day of heat, we won't be as hot as the past several days.
While Thursday promises another day of heat, we won't be as hot as the past several days.
Evacuations lifted as crews contain Lakewood brush fire
Crews were battling a three-alarm brush fire that flared up in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon.
Crews were battling a three-alarm brush fire that flared up in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon.
Seattle weather: Slightly cooler Thursday with a return of the 70s Friday
Thursday cools slightly, to near 88 as our ridge starts to exit the PNW. And by Friday temps drop into the mid 70s as cooler air hits Puget Sound.
Thursday cools slightly, to near 88 as our ridge starts to exit the PNW. And by Friday temps drop into the mid 70s as cooler air hits Puget Sound.
Temps will feel relatively cooler come Friday
One more day in the high 80s before we get a slight reprieve!
One more day in the high 80s before we get a slight reprieve!
'This is what we do'; Local union collects donations for Maui wildfire relief efforts
The number of lives lost in the Maui wildfires continues to rise. People across Washington are stepping up to help the city in its long road to recovery.
The number of lives lost in the Maui wildfires continues to rise. People across Washington are stepping up to help the city in its long road to recovery.
Statewide campfire burn ban in Washington
Campfires are now prohibited on all DNR lands across Washington state. This is to help reduce potential wildfires while conditions are so dry.
Campfires are now prohibited on all DNR lands across Washington state. This is to help reduce potential wildfires while conditions are so dry.
Search efforts continue in Maui
Federal officials sent a mobile morgue with coroners, pathologists and technicians to Hawaii to help identify the dead, as Maui County released the first names of people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina a week ago and killed at least 106 people.
Federal officials sent a mobile morgue with coroners, pathologists and technicians to Hawaii to help identify the dead, as Maui County released the first names of people killed in the wildfire that all but incinerated the historic town of Lahaina a week ago and killed at least 106 people.
Temperatures to remain hot Wednesday
Strong high pressure remains in control over the PNW through Wednesday, keeping temperatures in the HOT zone. This will keep us under a couple of alerts.
Strong high pressure remains in control over the PNW through Wednesday, keeping temperatures in the HOT zone. This will keep us under a couple of alerts.
Weather Alert Continues: Record breaking heat today with slight cooling into Wednesday
Slightly cooler highs heading into Wednesday, but still HOT with temps forecast in the low 90s again. Cooling for the weekend is on the way.
Slightly cooler highs heading into Wednesday, but still HOT with temps forecast in the low 90s again. Cooling for the weekend is on the way.
Nearly 90% of Washington wildfires are human-caused; officials on alert as fire danger lingers
As a heatwave envelops Washington, some concerning statistics have emerged: nearly 90% of all wildfires in Washington state have been caused by people.
As a heatwave envelops Washington, some concerning statistics have emerged: nearly 90% of all wildfires in Washington state have been caused by people.
Another day in the 90s ahead
Things will feel relatively cooler on Friday with temps in the upper 70s. There is still an increased fire danger risk.
Things will feel relatively cooler on Friday with temps in the upper 70s. There is still an increased fire danger risk.
Power companies around Puget Sound brace for future heat waves, more homes with A/C
As heat waves in Western Washington become more common and longer lasting, Seattle City Light (SCL) and other power companies are preparing for more homes and buildings to have air conditioning– which is expected to create a spike in demand for energy in the decades ahead.
As heat waves in Western Washington become more common and longer lasting, Seattle City Light (SCL) and other power companies are preparing for more homes and buildings to have air conditioning– which is expected to create a spike in demand for energy in the decades ahead.
Seattle weather: Excessive heat grips Western Washington
For the second day in the row, highs are expected to skyrocket into the 90s. The heat hangs on into Wednesday. Dramatic relief arrives by Friday.
For the second day in the row, highs are expected to skyrocket into the 90s. The heat hangs on into Wednesday. Dramatic relief arrives by Friday.
Power companies brace for future heat waves
About half of the buildings and homes in the greater Seattle area have air-conditioning, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That number is expected to grow as climate change makes heat waves worse in the future.
About half of the buildings and homes in the greater Seattle area have air-conditioning, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That number is expected to grow as climate change makes heat waves worse in the future.
Temps to soar above average Tuesday
The "Excessive Heat Warnings" will continue into Wednesday along with "Red Flag Warnings" into late Tuesday. These conditions are extremely dangerous for fire weather, especially since we are not forecasting rain in the near future.
The "Excessive Heat Warnings" will continue into Wednesday along with "Red Flag Warnings" into late Tuesday. These conditions are extremely dangerous for fire weather, especially since we are not forecasting rain in the near future.
A chance for record heat for many areas across Western WA on Tuesday
This heat alerts are with us through Wednesday as temperatures will soar above average again Tuesday and Wednesday. We expect slight cooling by Thursday.
This heat alerts are with us through Wednesday as temperatures will soar above average again Tuesday and Wednesday. We expect slight cooling by Thursday.
Temps in the mid 90s tomorrow
We'll still be seeing reocrd heat in the area for the next few days. Fire danger is critically high.
We'll still be seeing reocrd heat in the area for the next few days. Fire danger is critically high.