On and off showers to start the weekend
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A series of systems will push into the region over the weekend and into next week.

All eyes on Sunday as a series of wet systems continue

Rain showers will continue off and on through Friday afternoon, but all eyes are on Sunday as a strong storm approaches the coast.

White House: Climate change to bring global tensions, security threats, migration

The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms

Like the cold rain and snow? New winter outlook suggests plenty around Northwest

NOAA released its annual winter outlook for the U.S. Thursday, and those who like chilly, rainy winter days with copious amounts of mountain snow -- and maybe a dabble with snow in the lowlands on occasion -- will be happy to see what their forecasters are thinking for our region.

Bomb cyclone stays offshore, breezy & wet evening ahead

A very impressive "bomb cyclone" is centered about 500 miles west of Washington State coast right now. Thankfully, the storm is tracking north and won't have much of an impact on the Pacific Northwest.

Bomb cyclone stays offshore, breezy wet evening ahead
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Thursday is starting off with calm winds but it will get a little breezier as we head throughout the day.

Drop, cover and hold on: The Great Washington ShakeOut happening Thursday morning

At 10:21 a.m. Thursday, hundreds of thousands of people in Washington state will participate in a major earthquake and tsunami drill as the Great Shakeout takes place. 

Breezy, cloudy and scattered showers through the week
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas is tracking a week-long chance for rain, but get that sunlight while you can!

Freak storm dumps giant hail on Australia

New South Wales emergency services launched a “large-scale multi-agency response” after a supercell storm hit parts of the state’s North Coast on October 20.

Fascinating 'bomb cyclone' to put on show out in Pacific Ocean

A system in the western Pacific Ocean that was once Tropical Storm Namtheun last week is now expected to put on a quite a show as its journey across the ocean nears the U.S. West Coast and it turns into what's known as a "bomb cyclone."

Wet season arrives in Pacific Northwest

Western Washington woke up to widespread light rain today. This will break up into on and off showers as we get into the afternoon. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms along the Washington coast this afternoon. Showers should wrap up later on tonight. Highs today around the Puget Sound area will top out in the upper 50s.

Rain, rain, go away! Chance for showers all week long
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas is tracking the world's saddest forecast—a chance for rain every single day this week!

The last dry day before a long stretch of wet weather

Other than a few areas of fog in the south sound, we are looking at beautiful mostly sunny skies this morning. Expect a filtered sunshine look at times today with high clouds in the mix. This will likely be the nicest day of the coming week because the rain returns Wednesday.