New system arrives late Saturday

Changes in our weather pattern take shape this holiday weekend! We'll be looking out for thunderstorms, cooler temperatures, showers and gusty winds.

Beautiful days and comfortable summer temps to end the week

Western Washington will see morning clouds, afternoon sunshine, and comfortable summer temperatures to end the work week.

Shortage of firefighters ahead of 2022 wildfire season
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The US Forest Service is struggling to find and train firefighters in time for the predicted record number of wildfires across the country this year.

Mild temps, showers on Fourth of July for Western Washington

It wouldn't be a special weekend in Western Washington without the chance for damp and chilly weather :) Thankfully, the Fourth of July doesn't look like an entire washout by any stretch.

How weather impacts July Fourth firework shows

Fourth of July fireworks are seen all over the country, but there are a lot of aspects that go into putting these shows on - especially in the weather department.

Soap Lake wildfire evacuations lifted, 2 firefighters hurt

The Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) has canceled Level 3 evacuation notices for areas near Soap Lake that were initially put in place due to a wildfire that started spreading Tuesday afternoon. 

Significant cooldown around Western Washington

If you hated our heat, you'll love our forecast today! Highs are tumbling by more than 20 degrees in many backyards.

'This should be a wakeup call:' King County officials share concerns of expected future heat waves

Monday marks one-year since Seattle saw the hottest temperature on record, and King County officials warn similar heat waves may become a normal occurrence for Western Washington summers.

Much cooler week ahead!
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After three days of temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s, things are finally starting to cool down.

Bonnie likely to form as disturbance nears southern Caribbean islands

A tropical disturbance approaching the southernmost Caribbean islands is likely to become Tropical Storm Bonnie within the next couple of days, according to the National Hurricane Center.