Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet
The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?
The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?
It’s official: World enters El Niño climate pattern
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared the world has transitioned out of a triple-dip La Niña and has entered an El Niño climate pattern for the first time since 2019.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared the world has transitioned out of a triple-dip La Niña and has entered an El Niño climate pattern for the first time since 2019.
Canada wildfires: How this will impact Washington
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada right now, creating dangerous air quality for states across the northeast. Now it has many of us wondering about the fire season in Washington state. This morning, we got a chance to speak with Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to talk about the big issues.
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada right now, creating dangerous air quality for states across the northeast. Now it has many of us wondering about the fire season in Washington state. This morning, we got a chance to speak with Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to talk about the big issues.
How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality
Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.
Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.
Over 100 million in eastern US warned of 'unhealthy' air as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads south, west
Choking smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the eastern U.S., where more than 100 million Americans will again experience "unhealthy" to even "hazardous" air quality levels.
Choking smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the eastern U.S., where more than 100 million Americans will again experience "unhealthy" to even "hazardous" air quality levels.
Slight chance of drizzle Friday
We'll see plenty of Spring sunshine Thursday with much cooler highs, but we'll still warm to above normal for this time of year.
We'll see plenty of Spring sunshine Thursday with much cooler highs, but we'll still warm to above normal for this time of year.
Seattle weather: Cooling off with a slight chance for drizzle by Friday
Temperatures drop into the upper 70s Thursday with even cooler highs Friday with a slight chance for drizzle.
Temperatures drop into the upper 70s Thursday with even cooler highs Friday with a slight chance for drizzle.
Warm, dry weather continues into next week
FOX 13 Forecaster Erin Mayovsky is tracking continued beautiful, warm weather in our area!
FOX 13 Forecaster Erin Mayovsky is tracking continued beautiful, warm weather in our area!
Yankees, Phillies postpone games due to hazardous air quality created by wildfire smoke
Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.
Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Wednesday temps climbing into the mid to upper 80s
A strong ridge of high pressure will send temps soaring into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday, with some spots close to 90 degrees.
A strong ridge of high pressure will send temps soaring into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday, with some spots close to 90 degrees.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
Seattle weather: Toasty sunshine in the mid-80s
Seattle weather: Toasty sunshine in the mid-80s
Seattle weather: Toasty sunshine in the mid-80s
Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Seattle weather: Unseasonably warm, dry conditions elevate fire danger
Warm and dry conditions are with us through Thursday. Cooler, near average highs return Friday with a chance of showers.
Warm and dry conditions are with us through Thursday. Cooler, near average highs return Friday with a chance of showers.
Weather experts warn conditions are ripe for wildfires in Washington
A lack of moisture is causing serious concerns throughout Western Washington. While the foothills are under a red flag warning, plenty of communities have witnessed brush fires pop up in the past 24 hours.
A lack of moisture is causing serious concerns throughout Western Washington. While the foothills are under a red flag warning, plenty of communities have witnessed brush fires pop up in the past 24 hours.
Warm and dry week ahead, with elevated fire danger
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas and Forecaster Erin Mayovsky are tracking a beautiful week, but with warm and dry conditions comes an elevated risk for wildfires.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas and Forecaster Erin Mayovsky are tracking a beautiful week, but with warm and dry conditions comes an elevated risk for wildfires.
Seattle weather: High fire danger Tuesday in the Cascade Foothills
A ridge of high pressure will bring dry and toasty weather to Western Washington Tuesday, with elevated fire danger as breezy winds continue.
A ridge of high pressure will bring dry and toasty weather to Western Washington Tuesday, with elevated fire danger as breezy winds continue.
Saharan dust over Puerto Rico fueling potentially deadly heat with feels-like temps of 120 degrees possible
Dangerous and potentially deadly heat will plague the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, thanks in part to plumes of Saharan dust that are blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.
Dangerous and potentially deadly heat will plague the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, thanks in part to plumes of Saharan dust that are blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.