Debunking 7 myths about lightning

Here are seven myths that you’ve probably heard about the natural phenomenon and how they compare to the facts.

Seattle weather: 80-degree day in the forecast for the first time in 2022!

The first week of summer is looking mainly dry and warmer with highs soaring into the 80s for the first time this year by next weekend. 

How wildfires get their names

Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.

Summer is just around the corner

It looks like high pressure will make a comeback this week! Temperatures are going to heat up and it'll start to feel a little more like summer. Are you ready for it!?

Warmer, drier weather on the horizon for Seattle

Warmer and drier weather is on the horizon for Seattle…finally! Starting tomorrow, most backyards will be dry.

Drying out and warmer up as Summer arrives early Tuesday!

We did it!  Temperatures warming into the low 60s around the region Saturday.  Seattle ending the day at 63, that's up six degrees over Friday's cool high of 57.  

Chilly weekend ahead with the 70s back by Tuesday

While the “June gloom” hangs on this weekend, the 70s are finally returning to Seattle by Tuesday.

Cool and showery weekend on tap as we celebrate Father's Day

As we dissect the weekend, Saturday looks a little wetter and cooler than Sunday. Skies will remain cloudy both days, but Father's Day only sees a few showers very early, otherwise mostly dry. Highs hang well below average in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Showers expected all weekend
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Father's Day will see some light morning showers with temps in the low 60s

Gloomy Father's Day weekend ahead

Hope you don't mind the gloomy skies – this weekend is looking very gray and chilly.

Showers and cooler temperatures for the weekend
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We'll start to dry out by next week as high pressure makes a brief come back! Expect more sunshine and warmer temperatures.

Cloudy skies, showers and cooler temperatures tomorrow

We're getting ready for the temperatures to drop, clouds to build, and the showers to increase! A new system will cause the changes beginning tomorrow morning. You'll notice the showers increasing throughout the day.

Cooler next few days with showers
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FOX 13 chief meteorologist Lisa Villegas has the latest forecast

Just chillin': Town in Arctic Circle has had warmer days than Seattle this year

Seattle's maximum temperature of 73 degrees so far in 2022 is a record for the coldest high temperature through June 15, and is cooler than some towns much farther north!