Thick, relentless wildfire smoke leaves Seattle, Portland with worst air quality in the world
The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday – worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list.
The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday – worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Seattle air quality: Some Puget Sound-area schools closed Thursday due to 'unhealthy' conditions
Due to the "very unhealthy" air quality in our region, some schools had to close its campuses on Thursday.
Due to the "very unhealthy" air quality in our region, some schools had to close its campuses on Thursday.
Phase 2 of water conservation ordinance in effect for North Bend due to drought
Even though rain is expected to finally hit Washington on Friday, the city of North Bend will move into Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) until further notice due to the abnormal dry spell.
Even though rain is expected to finally hit Washington on Friday, the city of North Bend will move into Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) until further notice due to the abnormal dry spell.
Seattle had the worst air quality in the world, but cleaner air is on the way
Seattle skies filled with smoke at the Puget Sound tops the list of worst air quality in the world Wednesday. Cleaner air is on the way starting Thursday!
Seattle skies filled with smoke at the Puget Sound tops the list of worst air quality in the world Wednesday. Cleaner air is on the way starting Thursday!
Clearer skies coming after Seattle sees some of the worst air quality in the world
Smoke filled skies blanketed our state along with our neighbors to the south in Portland and to the north in Vancouver, B.C. Both Portland and Vancouver, B.C. also landed in the top spots for worst air quality at times throughout the day for worst air quality levels.
Smoke filled skies blanketed our state along with our neighbors to the south in Portland and to the north in Vancouver, B.C. Both Portland and Vancouver, B.C. also landed in the top spots for worst air quality at times throughout the day for worst air quality levels.
Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality
As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.
Before and after photos: Sanibel Island Causeway opens again after Hurricane Ian washed it out
The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.
The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.
Seattle weather: Real autumn weather returns Friday
A new storm system is set to swing through Western Washington Friday, bringing with it lowland rain, mountain snow and breezy conditions. Until then, smoke will remain a problem - especially today.
A new storm system is set to swing through Western Washington Friday, bringing with it lowland rain, mountain snow and breezy conditions. Until then, smoke will remain a problem - especially today.
Great Washington ShakeOut is back Thursday
Washington state will be participating in the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
Washington state will be participating in the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
Sunshine and smoke this week, cleaner air starting Friday
Sunshine and smoke this week, cleaner air starting Friday
Sunshine and smoke this week, cleaner air starting Friday
Unhealthy air quality through Thursday as rain arrives this weekend
A couple more days of unhealthy air quality ahead of our first actual Fall system. Widespread lowland rain with mountain snow this comes are way this weekend!
A couple more days of unhealthy air quality ahead of our first actual Fall system. Widespread lowland rain with mountain snow this comes are way this weekend!
Rain returns Friday with temperatures in the upper 50s
Temperature-wise, it'll finally feel like fall this week!
Temperature-wise, it'll finally feel like fall this week!
Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
Seattle weather: Smoky skies until rain returns Friday
Unfortunately, wildfire smoke will bother much of Western Washington until soaking rains return Friday.
Unfortunately, wildfire smoke will bother much of Western Washington until soaking rains return Friday.
Smoky haze remains, cooler temperatures expected this week
! The smoky haze remains in the forecast which is why the Air Quality Alert is still in effect until Thursday.
! The smoky haze remains in the forecast which is why the Air Quality Alert is still in effect until Thursday.
Seattle weather: A strong cold front hits later this week, drastically cooling things down
Rain chances make a comeback this week! A cold front will trigger rain and cooler (50s) temperatures as we roll into the weekend. Here is a look at your forecast:
Rain chances make a comeback this week! A cold front will trigger rain and cooler (50s) temperatures as we roll into the weekend. Here is a look at your forecast:
Wildfire fighting strategy: Why some fires are left to burn, and what it means for air quality
Air quality has improved in Puget Sound, but air quality alerts remain in play as wildfires around the state continue to spew smoke into the air.
Air quality has improved in Puget Sound, but air quality alerts remain in play as wildfires around the state continue to spew smoke into the air.
Much cooler temperatures ahead
Conditions are still smoky and foggy, but temperatures will be in the upper 60s for most of the week and in the upper 50s to end the week out.
Conditions are still smoky and foggy, but temperatures will be in the upper 60s for most of the week and in the upper 50s to end the week out.
FEMA authorizes federal funds for Nakia Creek Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized federal funds to help with firefighting efforts in the Nakia Creek Fire.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized federal funds to help with firefighting efforts in the Nakia Creek Fire.