Seattle smashes record high by 16 degrees amid historic autumn heat event
Halloween is just two weeks away, but those in Seattle were sweating as if it were time to light off Fourth of July fireworks over the weekend amid a historic heat event that left the temperature record books in tatters.
Halloween is just two weeks away, but those in Seattle were sweating as if it were time to light off Fourth of July fireworks over the weekend amid a historic heat event that left the temperature record books in tatters.
Seattle weather: Slightly less smoke today, rainy by Friday
There will also be slightly less smoke for the Puget Sound lowlands; however, haze will continue to plague many communities over the Cascades.
There will also be slightly less smoke for the Puget Sound lowlands; however, haze will continue to plague many communities over the Cascades.
Slightly better air quality for Monday
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Monday morning. It will be slightly better in the lowlands but still smoky for the Cascades.
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Monday morning. It will be slightly better in the lowlands but still smoky for the Cascades.
Freeze alerts issued for more than 70 million Americans as coldest air of season invades Midwest, South, East
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We smashed our record high temperature Sunday
Temperatures will drop nearly 20 degrees tomorrow afternoon! The bulk of the week will remain "cooler" and then the rain will hit. Here is a look at your forecast:
Temperatures will drop nearly 20 degrees tomorrow afternoon! The bulk of the week will remain "cooler" and then the rain will hit. Here is a look at your forecast:
Video shows kayakers taking on swollen river after heavy rainfall in Australia
Local news outlets reported that the rainfall from Wednesday led to river levels rising, leading to road and facility closures.
Local news outlets reported that the rainfall from Wednesday led to river levels rising, leading to road and facility closures.
Nakia Creek Fire: 1,796 acres burned east of Vancouver, 5% contained
The Nakia Creek Fire burning east of Vancouver has forced evacuation orders as it has burned 1,796 acres. Fire officials say it is around 5% contained.
The Nakia Creek Fire burning east of Vancouver has forced evacuation orders as it has burned 1,796 acres. Fire officials say it is around 5% contained.
Seattle weather: Smoky Sunday ahead with improving air Monday
Smoke continues to be a problem in Western Washington today. Air quality will improve at least a little on Monday. Until then, plan on record warmth and high fire danger.
Smoke continues to be a problem in Western Washington today. Air quality will improve at least a little on Monday. Until then, plan on record warmth and high fire danger.
Smoky weekend, but air quality improving Monday
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has the details.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has the details.
Unhealthy air quality through Sunday with a shot at more record heat.
Unhealthy air quality, elevated fire danger, along with record heat as we close out the weekend.
Unhealthy air quality, elevated fire danger, along with record heat as we close out the weekend.
Restoring memories: Florida photographer describes how to save Hurricane Ian flood damaged photos
Photographer Krista Kowalczyk has helped dozens of families recover photos damaged by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida and has tips for others who hope to save their photographs.
Photographer Krista Kowalczyk has helped dozens of families recover photos damaged by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida and has tips for others who hope to save their photographs.
Record heat, wildfire smoke and fire danger
Buckle up for rounds of wildfire smoke this weekend. Even though it'll be warm, the haze could be uncomfortable and even dangerous for some people.
Buckle up for rounds of wildfire smoke this weekend. Even though it'll be warm, the haze could be uncomfortable and even dangerous for some people.
Red flag warnings, smoky skies and heat this weekend
Red flag warnings, smoky skies and heat this weekend
Red flag warnings, smoky skies and heat this weekend
Temps in the 80s over the weekend, hazy skies and wildfire smoke still present
It'll feel more like summer over the weekend before temperatures drop to the upper 60s.
It'll feel more like summer over the weekend before temperatures drop to the upper 60s.
High wildfire risk forecast for this weekend around Cascades
National Weather Service officials have issued weekend red flag warnings for Oregon and Washington around the Cascade Mountains because of east winds and low humidity contributing to critical fire weather conditions.
National Weather Service officials have issued weekend red flag warnings for Oregon and Washington around the Cascade Mountains because of east winds and low humidity contributing to critical fire weather conditions.
Smoky with record heat this weekend
Wildfire smoke will become more widespread in Western Washington this weekend as a ridge of high pressure dominates the Pacific Northwest.
Wildfire smoke will become more widespread in Western Washington this weekend as a ridge of high pressure dominates the Pacific Northwest.
Mid 70s on Friday, with a wild chance of 80 temps this weekend
Mid 70s on Friday, with a wild chance of 80 temps this weekend
Mid 70s on Friday, with a wild chance of 80 temps this weekend
Poor air quality and potential record-breaking fall heat through the weekend
More record-breaking heat this weekend, along with diminishing air quality values, and high fire danger.
More record-breaking heat this weekend, along with diminishing air quality values, and high fire danger.
Hazy, sunny conditions continue
FOX 13 forecaster Erin Mayovsky gives the latest outlook for air quality, haze and sunshine this weekend and into the start of next week.
FOX 13 forecaster Erin Mayovsky gives the latest outlook for air quality, haze and sunshine this weekend and into the start of next week.
VIDEOS: Meteor shines, vaporizes across the Seattle night sky
People all over the Pacific Northwest have been trying to figure out what fell from the sky Wednesday night. The National Weather Service confirmed it was a meteor.
People all over the Pacific Northwest have been trying to figure out what fell from the sky Wednesday night. The National Weather Service confirmed it was a meteor.