Phase 2 of water conservation ordinance in effect for North Bend due to drought

Even though rain is expected to finally hit Washington on Friday, the city of North Bend will move into Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) until further notice due to the abnormal dry spell.

Seattle had the worst air quality in the world, but cleaner air is on the way

Seattle skies filled with smoke at the Puget Sound tops the list of worst air quality in the world Wednesday. Cleaner air is on the way starting Thursday!

Clearer skies coming after Seattle sees some of the worst air quality in the world
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Smoke filled skies blanketed our state along with our neighbors to the south in Portland and to the north in Vancouver, B.C. Both Portland and Vancouver, B.C. also landed in the top spots for worst air quality at times throughout the day for worst air quality levels.

Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality

As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.  

Seattle weather: Real autumn weather returns Friday

A new storm system is set to swing through Western Washington Friday, bringing with it lowland rain, mountain snow and breezy conditions. Until then, smoke will remain a problem - especially today.

Great Washington ShakeOut is back Thursday

Washington state will be participating in the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill this week. 

Unhealthy air quality through Thursday as rain arrives this weekend

A couple more days of unhealthy air quality ahead of our first actual Fall system. Widespread lowland rain with mountain snow this comes are way this weekend!

Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week

While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.

Seattle weather: Smoky skies until rain returns Friday

Unfortunately, wildfire smoke will bother much of Western Washington until soaking rains return Friday.

Much cooler temperatures ahead
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Conditions are still smoky and foggy, but temperatures will be in the upper 60s for most of the week and in the upper 50s to end the week out.

FEMA authorizes federal funds for Nakia Creek Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized federal funds to help with firefighting efforts in the Nakia Creek Fire.

Seattle smashes record high by 16 degrees amid historic autumn heat event

Halloween is just two weeks away, but those in Seattle were sweating as if it were time to light off Fourth of July fireworks over the weekend amid a historic heat event that left the temperature record books in tatters.

Seattle weather: Slightly less smoke today, rainy by Friday

There will also be slightly less smoke for the Puget Sound lowlands; however, haze will continue to plague many communities over the Cascades.

Slightly better air quality for Monday
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An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Monday morning. It will be slightly better in the lowlands but still smoky for the Cascades.