Northwest heat wave and bad air from wildfires pose danger
Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again Friday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as a heat wave bakes the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend.
Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again Friday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as a heat wave bakes the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend.
Smoke causing unhealthy air quality
Unhealthy air quality across western Washington state mostly coming from the Schneider Springs Fire.
Unhealthy air quality across western Washington state mostly coming from the Schneider Springs Fire.
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
Double whammy - extreme heat and unhealthy air quality
Friday is a Weather Alert Day for two reasons - extreme, record-breaking heat and lousy air quality.
Friday is a Weather Alert Day for two reasons - extreme, record-breaking heat and lousy air quality.
Wildfire smoke, heat and Covid-19 surge in Whatcom County
Parts of our region are under an excessive heat warning and an air quality alert for the next couple of days.
Parts of our region are under an excessive heat warning and an air quality alert for the next couple of days.
Excessive heat warning, air quality alert for Western Washington
An excessive heat warning and an air quality alert are in effect through Saturday in Western Washington.
An excessive heat warning and an air quality alert are in effect through Saturday in Western Washington.
Excessive Heat Warning In Effect
Happy Thursday! I know you felt that Weather Alert Day today. We reached a high of 95 degrees! That means we were 17 degrees above average and this trend continues tomorrow! Luckily, we weren't record -breaking today.
Happy Thursday! I know you felt that Weather Alert Day today. We reached a high of 95 degrees! That means we were 17 degrees above average and this trend continues tomorrow! Luckily, we weren't record -breaking today.
Preventing drownings a top priority for deputies during heat wave
The combination of the sun and stunning views will be beckoning us to the water during the heatwave, which is why rescue crews say preventing drownings should be the first priority if you have plans to spend any time on the water.
The combination of the sun and stunning views will be beckoning us to the water during the heatwave, which is why rescue crews say preventing drownings should be the first priority if you have plans to spend any time on the water.
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Friday will be hottest day of the week
Temps will be in the high 90s and an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until Saturday.
Temps will be in the high 90s and an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until Saturday.
Tropical Depression Fred likely to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida
Tropical Depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward south Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.
Tropical Depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward south Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.
Wildfire smoke anticipated to impact coastal and metro communities
Forest Service advisors are warning that the air quality in coastal and metro communities is anticipated to worsen by Thursday due to several fires burning across the Pacific Northwest.
Forest Service advisors are warning that the air quality in coastal and metro communities is anticipated to worsen by Thursday due to several fires burning across the Pacific Northwest.
Tips for Washington pet owners during heat wave
Keep an eye on your pets Saturday through Monday as they, too, will have to adjust to the PNW heatwave.
Keep an eye on your pets Saturday through Monday as they, too, will have to adjust to the PNW heatwave.
North Cascades Highway reopens, fires continue burning
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after wildfires forced its closure for nearly a month.
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after wildfires forced its closure for nearly a month.
Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday evening
We have 2 Weather Alert Days - today and tomorrow - for the extreme heat hitting us. We'll be topping out in the mid-90s for most of us. Triple digits in Eastern Washington. This would be the hottest heat wave of the summer if it wasn't for the extreme heat he had at the end of June.
We have 2 Weather Alert Days - today and tomorrow - for the extreme heat hitting us. We'll be topping out in the mid-90s for most of us. Triple digits in Eastern Washington. This would be the hottest heat wave of the summer if it wasn't for the extreme heat he had at the end of June.
WEATHER ALERT DAY: Temps in the mid 90s
Some places in Washington will hit triple digits again
Some places in Washington will hit triple digits again
The mercury climbs even more Thursday and Friday before cooling off for the weekend.
Another above average day across the region! High's landing in the 80s and 90s to 100 in Kelso and 101 for Vancouver.
Another above average day across the region! High's landing in the 80s and 90s to 100 in Kelso and 101 for Vancouver.
WEATHER ALERT DAY issued for Thursday and Friday
Temperatures will hit the low to mid 90s from Thursday-Saturday
Temperatures will hit the low to mid 90s from Thursday-Saturday
Tree falls onto power line, sparking brush fire in Pierce County
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
Thursday and Friday weather alerts
Temperatures predicted to cool down by the weekend with slight chance of rain into Sunday and Monday.
Temperatures predicted to cool down by the weekend with slight chance of rain into Sunday and Monday.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.