Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Seattle weather: Air quality 'unhealthy'; alert in effect through Monday

Fire danger remains high through tonight with dry and unstable air along with low relative humidity. Red Flag Warning through tonight in the Cascades.

Smoky, warm day on Sunday
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A smoky & warm day for the Pacific Northwest Sunday. An Air Quality Alert in effect through noon Monday for moderate to unhealthy air. Smoke will be pushed out by Monday afternoon with more onshore flow.

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.

Evacuating after Gray Fire explodes in Spokane County
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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.

3 roaring wildfires centered in Eastern WA
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In the last 24 hours, three wildfires exploded in Washington State, causing evacuation orders.

Unhealthy air quality ahead
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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.

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. 

Lowering emissions on the power grid
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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
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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.

Some relief with cooler temps
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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
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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.