Seattle weather: Weekend cooldown after a toasty Friday

On Friday, temperatures will again return to the 80s in the Seattle area. Onshore flow will bring in some more relief on Saturday and Sunday, dropping temps into the mid 70s.

Red Flag Warning in effect in some WA areas, 'Go Now' evacuations in Omak
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect in some areas of our state as wildfires continue to burn. A new wildfire coming off of Whitmore Mountain prompted 'GO NOW' evacuations in Omak. Meanwhile, the Kaiser Canyon fire has burned over 81,000 acres in Okanogan County and is only 3% contained as of Thursday morning. 

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

Seattle weather: Temperatures will become much more comfortable Thursday
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Relief is expected with cooler temperatures, showers, and potential thunderstorms on Thursday, leading into a comfortable weekend with highs settling into the mid-70s.

Seattle weather: 80s before weekend cool-off
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FOX 13 Seattle's Jennifer Dowling has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

Seattle weather: Heat easing, fire danger lingers Thursday

After the Seattle area endured intense heat on Wednesday, we're predicting the threat for fires to stick around Thursday in parts of the region.

Tropical Storm, Depression, or Hurricane: The one key difference

Tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes are all tropical cyclones, but there's one big thing that separates them.

Seattle weather: Hot and hazy with high wildfire danger

Dangerous heat will persist through much of Washington on Wednesday, with cooler temperatures expected later in the week.

Seattle area sees hottest day of the year
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It's the hottest day of the year for some parts of western Washington, with heat advisories in effect and air quality at risk due to wildfires.

Hazy Seattle: Air quality dips due to PNW wildfires

Residents in the western Washington region will notice a dip in their air quality this week as changing weather patterns bring in wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest.

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian goods
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A 50% tariff will be in effect for most Canadian goods in 30 days. President Trump is reportedly asking aids to look into more potential tariffs on Canada due to its wildfires impacting air quality in the U.S. 

Wildfires are burning over 100K acres in WA
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Wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across Washington state. The Kaiser Canyon and Modrite fires are 0% contained, while the Lyons Ferry Fire is 28% contained. 

Seattle weather: Smoky skies in the 90s

A hot and hazy start to the week. By Thursday, the remnants of a tropical system will increase moisture, bringing another chance for isolated storms. Cooler weather on the way by the weekend.