Temperatures will start to increase this weekend
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Thursday starts out partly cloudy with clearing throughout the day. Highs will warm into the upper 70s for the metro area with slightly cooler temps to the north and warmer to the south. The foothills warm into the mid-80s.

Temps in the 70s for the rest of the week and weekend
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It'll feel a little warmer next week when temperatures hit the mid 80s. FOX 13 forecaster Erin Mayovsky has the latest forecast.

Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday

The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. 

10,000+ without power after lightning strikes in Tacoma
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More than 10,000 people are without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms rolled through the Tacoma area.

Cooler temps for Puget Sound, lightning threat across Washington

We're forecasting noticeably cooler temperatures across the Puget Sound lowlands today. The lightning threat is also spiking, and unfortunately this is elevating fire danger (especially in Eastern Washington).

Cooler temperatures, lightning threat across Washington
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We do not expect a widespread rain event Wednesday, but instead, just pockets of showers before we dry out.� Highs on Wednesday drop into the low 70s.

Seattle weather: Chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday

An active weather pattern through Wednesday with potential thunderstorms firing up around the state. We're keeping an eye on dry lightning, especially for Eastern WA, where grounds are tinder dry.

Drier, hotter conditions creating increase in West Pierce fire calls

Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.

U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate

A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said. 

Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it

The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.

Chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday
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Temps will remain cooler in the next week, compared to what we're used to

Wanna trade? East Coast battles heat while Alaska braves snow

Parts of Alaska woke up to snow Tuesday morning as much of the country woke up to fans and air conditioning due to soaring temperatures.

Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea

At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.

Big midweek cooldown with thunderstorms possible

After another scorching afternoon around Western Washington, some backyards are waking up to thunderstorms! We're also tracking a big cooldown on the way by Wednesday.

Warm temps, possible thunderstorms expected
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The hottest temps today will once again be over the South Sound and the Cascade foothills. Cooler and cloudier weather is on tap for the coast.

Changes take shape to our weather pattern

We can say goodbye to this 90 degree heat! Temperatures will drop as we get ready for a new system to approach the area. This will increase showers and isolated thunderstorms beginning tomorrow.

Puget Sound nights are getting warmer, which is concerning experts

Data from Climate Central shows that overnight lows have risen 2.7 degrees in the Seattle/Tacoma area since the 70s -- the rising temps can lead to health concerns.