July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Sourdough Fire, Eagle Bluff Fire updates
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We're tracking new information on the wildfires burning in Western Washington this morning. The Sourdough Fire near Diablo Lake is still at 0% containment, and the Eagle Bluff Fire in Okanogan County is nearly under control at 80% containment.

Sunshine Tuesday before rain returns Wednesday
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After another round of showers on Wednesday, temps will begin warming up as a ridge develops offshore. Later this week and into next weekend, temps will be back into the 80s with plenty of sunshine.

Did you feel it? 3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Fall City

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network says a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook near Fall City early Tuesday morning. 

Sun makes a long-awaited return into the weekend
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It's been a very Seattle-esque couple of days as far as the clouds and rain go, but FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas is tracking a return to the sunny days this weekend!

Fighting fire with fire: Prescribed burns to offset wildfire dangers down the line

Washington is facing a forest health crisis. As a whole, the state’s 20-year forest plan calls for specialized treatments – including prescribed burns – on roughly 1.25 million acres of forest lands.

Forest Service firefighter killed in Oregon
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A Forest Service firefighter was killed in a crash while on the job near Powers, Oregon.

Clouds, sun and a few showers this week

A weak system brought some showers to the area Monday morning with more rain expected on Wednesday.

Cloudy, muggy start to Monday
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Expect a cloudy, mild and muggy start to the day. Temperatures will only fall into the mid-lower 60s for most locations. A stray shower will be possible on your morning commute as well.

Monday Forecast: Spotty showers and sunbreaks

A morning shower will be possible along with thick clouds. Skies will clear and temperatures will rise into the 70s. Here is a look at your full forecast:

Rainy, cloudy days ahead, sunny into next weekend
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We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weeks of sunshine as much as we did, because it's going to be unseasonably Seattle-ish weather this week!

Cloudy with a chance for light showers Seafair Sunday

Seafair Sunday looks mostly cloudy with a chance for a few light showers. Expect haze in the upper atmosphere as well.

Wildfires growing in Western Washington
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The Sourdough Fire has grown to 534 acres as of Saturday morning, but some progress has been made on the Eagle Bluff Fire - now 45% contained.

Seattle weather: Showers, wildfire haze return to Western Washington

Our forecast this weekend is a little weird: we're tracking isolated showers, high-level wildfire haze and warm temperatures. 

Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says

This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.