Experts warn that drought will impact Northwest this summer

Drought is expected to impact much of the Pacific Northwest this summer, including areas in eastern Washington, southern Oregon and southern Idaho, according to climatology and water officials.

Seattle weather: Drier and warmer conditions coming our way and staying

It was a blustery Wednesday as rain and wind kicked up across the state! But, the spring weather looks to finally be sticking around this time.

The rain is finally clearing out!
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FOX 13 Forecaster Erin Mayovsky and Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas have the details.

Mt. St. Helens' eruption: Survivors recount the 'darker than midnight' fury in 1980

Wednesday marks the 42-year anniversary of Mt. St. Helens' eruption in Washington. The blast on May 18, 1980, is the worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history, killing 57 people and spewing 520 million tons of ash across the country.

Crews working to restore power throughout Puget Sound

Crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers throughout Western Washington on Wednesday.

A strong May storm brings wind, heavy early rain, and mountain snow

Heavy rain and strong winds ramped up this morning across Western Washington causing power outages in some north Puget Sound areas.

Rare late-season windstorm, mountain snowstorm to hit Pacific Northwest

Wind Advisories are in effect for a large portion of western Washington, including the Seattle and greater Puget Sound region, for gusts as high as 40 to 45 mph Wednesday morning into the afternoon.

Seattle weather: Another round of rain and wind heading our way Wednesday

As this front moves through, rain will become heavy at times, especially into early Wednesday morning… just in time for the commute. We'll also see snow for the Cascades--so know the roads before you go!

Tuesday Morning Forecast
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A weak ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Northwest will keep Western Washington dry Tuesday, but rain returns late tonight.

Quiet weather Tuesday, stormy Wednesday ahead

A weak ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Northwest will keep Western Washington dry Tuesday, but rain returns late tonight.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake hits near Oso

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit near Oso early Tuesday morning, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. 

New system hits on Wednesday

We're expecting a quiet day tomorrow! Temperatures will remain in the lower-60s and the clouds will break for more sunshine.