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.

Toasty summer indeed: Seattle reaches 10,000 minutes of 80+ degree weather

If it feels like it's been warm quite a bit this summer, you would be right. In fact, if you consider 80 degrees "warm" and you live in Seattle, you've had 10,000 minutes of 80 degree weather so far -- and summer's not done yet!

Despite upcoming record heat, Seattle normal high temperatures begin annual drop toward winter

Sure, the forecast is for some sizzling temperatures around Seattle that are going to make the next few days feel unbearably hot to many, but for those longing for the days of hoodies, hot chocolate and maybe a roaring fire in the fireplace, the journey toward winter begins Wednesday.

Farmers feeling the heat ahead of another heat wave in Western Washington

As the temperatures in our area creep toward the triple digits, local farmers are bracing for the heat while many of their crops are still suffering from the repercussions from the first wave in June.

Here comes the HEAT again - Excessive Heat Warning for most of us

If it wasn't for the extreme heat we had at the end of June (remember the 108-degree day in Seattle, June 28th?) the heat wave we're about to have would be the hottest of the summer.

Excessive Heat Warning for Western Washington
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If it wasn't for the extreme heat we had at the end of June, the heat wave we're about to have would be the hottest of the summer.

Get ready for the Heat Wave coming our way starting tomorrow through the weekend!

The big weather story this week is the heat!  We start the real warm up tomorrow as temperatures soar into the upper 80s around the city with even warmer highs to the south and east into the foothills away from the water.  

Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze

The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.

Here comes the heat again: Excessive Heat Watch starts Wednesday

There is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH for most of Western Washington. Starting Wednesday afternoon and through Saturday evening, expect HOT temperatures and it will feel even HOTTER due to humidity.

'Dog Days of Summer' to end just as new heat wave blasts Northwest

The so-called "Dog Days of Summer" officially end on Wednesday if you go by the original definition, but someone might want to see if there's room to grant an extension in 2021 as another stretch of very hot weather looms for the Pacific Northwest this week.

Excessive Heat Watch This Week

Happy Sunday! Where you able to enjoy the “cooler” weather this weekend? I hope so because we are turning up the heat this week. A Weather Alert Day will go into effect on Friday due to temperatures rising into the upper-90s. This will be record-breaking heat.

Cool today with a big warm up on the way through the week with mid 90s by Friday!

Look for skies to clear by mid-afternoon. Highs will land in the low 70s for the metro area with slightly warmer conditions into the foothills and farther south.

Convergent Zone Drizzle Tonight

Happy Saturday! I'm sure you loved the on and off drizzle throughout the day. We had a little bit of everything, including the sunshine! The temperatures remained below average, and the breeze picked up at times. Overnight lows will drop as the drizzle/shower activity will remain in the forecast.