Smoke and haze continue this weekend across Western Washington

Areas of smoke and haze across much of the state this weekend. Plus, the fire threat is increases with dry conditions, gusty winds, and low humidity.

Smoky skies and high fire danger this weekend

Wildfire smoke pushed into Western Washington Friday morning and will stick around through the weekend, potentially diminishing air quality levels.

Will Tropical Storm Kay hit California? Here's how Los Angeles, San Diego could be impacted

Tropical Storm Kay is forecast to produce heavy rain and high winds across Southern California on Friday and Saturday as the center of the storm moves away from Mexico's Baja California and tropical moisture surges northward.

This Weekend:  Heat, gusty winds, & low humidity elevate fire danger.

A hot and hazy this weekend as winds shift to the northeast pushing areas of smoke and haze into Western WA. Plus, we're tracking possible record breaking heat.

Washington communities brace for wildfire danger with strong winds and hot temps ahead

The risk of wildfire danger has not been this serious since the summer of 2020, according to firefighters. A Red Flag Warning goes into effect on Friday, where the combination of strong winds with low humidity and temperatures approaching 90 degrees makes for an increased risk of wildfires. 

WA fire agencies head to Oregon to help fight massive 'Double Creek Fire'

The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has requested the help of multiple firefighting agencies out of Washington State to help fight the Double Creek Fire, which has exploded in size and continues to grow in the northeastern part of the state.

‘We’re all in this together’; DNR says Western WA at risk for severe wildfires this weekend

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the state’s weekend weather forecast is a recipe for severe wildfire danger. Though most of the wildfires currently burning in the state are east of the Cascades, the DNR is saying Western Washington will also need to stay vigilant.

High fire danger Friday and Saturday

It will be a comfortable and cooler Thursday with highs in the mid 70s, but a strong ridge of high pressure will move over the region Friday and Saturday sending the region into mid-summer heat once again.

Fire danger expected later in the week
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Hot and dry conditions put many areas at risk for brush and wildfires. FOX 13 chief meteorologist Lisa Villegas has the latest forecast

Seattle weather: Major heat in September for Puget Sound

The calendar may say September, but highs this weekend will feel more like July or August! Buckle up for highs near 90 on Saturday in Western Washington.

When will fall weather arrive in the Puget Sound area?
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FOX 13's Abby Acone breaks down a preview of what fall will look like in the Seattle area. FOX 13's Brian MacMillan says the weather will be in the upper 70s for your Wednesday, with some summer weather in the 80s coming this weekend.

Seattle weather: Sunny and mild through midweek

Sunny skies and mild to warm temps will be the weather story to start the Labor Day work week. An upper level ridge will build offshore sending temps soaring to near-record highs by next weekend.