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.
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.