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.
Local firefighters respond to more brush fires this year than all of 2022
With these searing weather conditions, firefighters are standing by for anything that sparks, and they are not having to wait very long for the next call.
With these searing weather conditions, firefighters are standing by for anything that sparks, and they are not having to wait very long for the next call.
Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous heat through Wednesday in Western Washington
Brace yourself: Highs will skyrocket into the low to mid 90s in Western Washington with temperatures over 100 in Central Washington. Dry conditions also mean increased wildfire risk.
Brace yourself: Highs will skyrocket into the low to mid 90s in Western Washington with temperatures over 100 in Central Washington. Dry conditions also mean increased wildfire risk.
Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa implores public not to visit Maui as wildfire devastation rages on
"Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI," the "Aquaman" actor implored his followers on his Instagram.
"Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI," the "Aquaman" actor implored his followers on his Instagram.
Weather Alert Day: Temps expected in the 90s
As temperatures rise, the Heat Risk will elevate and move into the Major & Extreme zones. This is especially concerning for those who suffer from heat related illnesses along with fire danger becoming extremely high during this time.�These conditions have triggered many heat alerts across the state. Most will expire as we move into Wednesday.
As temperatures rise, the Heat Risk will elevate and move into the Major & Extreme zones. This is especially concerning for those who suffer from heat related illnesses along with fire danger becoming extremely high during this time.�These conditions have triggered many heat alerts across the state. Most will expire as we move into Wednesday.
Excessive heat invades Western WA
Get ready for a heat wave as temperatures soar into the 80s, 90s, & 100s across the state. These conditions will elevate Heat Risk & Critical Fire Weather.
Get ready for a heat wave as temperatures soar into the 80s, 90s, & 100s across the state. These conditions will elevate Heat Risk & Critical Fire Weather.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Seattle weather: Heating up into the 90s this week!
It’s going to heat up here in the Pacific Northwest now through Thursday! We are looking at highs in the upper 80s and low 90s today, even warmer the next few days!
It’s going to heat up here in the Pacific Northwest now through Thursday! We are looking at highs in the upper 80s and low 90s today, even warmer the next few days!
Seattle reaching temps in the 90s this week
FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a gradual warm-up Sunday into the week, where we'll see temperatures in the 90s!
FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a gradual warm-up Sunday into the week, where we'll see temperatures in the 90s!
Heating into the upper 80s and low 90s for Western WA
The heat is on as we close out the weekend into next week. Highs warm into the upper 80s to low 90s elevating fire danger across the state.
The heat is on as we close out the weekend into next week. Highs warm into the upper 80s to low 90s elevating fire danger across the state.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
Death toll climbs in Maui as rescue teams surge
Charred trees, twisted metal and an eerie silence. This is all that's left of the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The death toll continues to grow as search and rescue teams make their way in.
Charred trees, twisted metal and an eerie silence. This is all that's left of the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The death toll continues to grow as search and rescue teams make their way in.
Perseid meteor shower: Best places and times to watch for this weekend's show
The best meteor shower in the world, some call it, peaks this week, according to NASA.
The best meteor shower in the world, some call it, peaks this week, according to NASA.
Seattle weather: Rising temperatures this weekend, ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ starting Monday
A few morning clouds to start our weekend, but temperatures are going to warm quickly with plenty of sunshine. The heat is going to move in starting Sunday into next week!
A few morning clouds to start our weekend, but temperatures are going to warm quickly with plenty of sunshine. The heat is going to move in starting Sunday into next week!
Rising temperatures this weekend, ?Excessive Heat Watch? starting Monday
Seattle weather: Heating up this weekend, ?Excessive Heat Watch? starting Monday
Seattle weather: Heating up this weekend, ?Excessive Heat Watch? starting Monday