FEMA authorizes emergency funds for Bolt Creek Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized funds to support firefighting efforts for the Bolt Creek Fire, which has burned around 7,600 acres near Skykomish.

Seattle weather: Temperatures cooling off, smoke clearing out
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas says air quality will improve and fire danger goes down as we begin the workweek.

Seattle weather: One more day of fire danger, bad air quality

Air quality remains poor around the North Sound region today, but cleaner air is possible for the lowlands tonight into early Monday.

Weather Alert Day: Smoky conditions continue through the weekend

Air quality will remain poor as we head into Sunday. Smoky conditions will start to improve tomorrow evening and onshore flow returns! Here is a look at what we can expect:

Evacuation orders underway, accidental emergency alert lands on phones across Snohomish County

The Bolt Creek Fire burning near Skykomish has forced roads to close, and hundreds of people to evacuate their homes – but it has also led to confusion as evacuation alerts were mistakenly sent to people throughout Snohomish County far from the area.

Smoke, fire danger creating big problems

Fire danger is spiking in a major way. Smoke has also pushed into Western Washington, leading to plunging air quality. Temperatures near 90 degrees for many backyards.

Smoky air starts to clear Sunday
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Saturday will be one of the worst days for wildfire smoke in western Washington, and by Sunday, it'll be a bit less smokey, though not completely cleared.

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.