Air quality improves as onshore flow brings cooler temperatures
Q13 News Forecaster Erin Mayovsky says onshore flow will help improve our air quality and cool temperatures down this weekend.
Q13 News Forecaster Erin Mayovsky says onshore flow will help improve our air quality and cool temperatures down this weekend.
Second heat wave comes with smoky air
The hot and smoky weather spread across Western Washington but not everyone stayed indoors, many ventured outdoors trying to stay cool.
The hot and smoky weather spread across Western Washington but not everyone stayed indoors, many ventured outdoors trying to stay cool.
Heat, air quality warnings continue through Saturday for Puget Sound
Excessive heat warning and haze to continue into Saturday. Both haze and heat will improve by the afternoon on Saturday. Slight showers predicted for Monday
Excessive heat warning and haze to continue into Saturday. Both haze and heat will improve by the afternoon on Saturday. Slight showers predicted for Monday
Level 3 evacuations at Schneider Springs Fire near Naches, Washington
The Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County has doubled in size within 24 hours.
The Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County has doubled in size within 24 hours.
6 tips for dealing with smoky air from wildfires
Washington State Department of Health suggests staying inside and reducing physical activity among other things to do while air quality is bad.
Washington State Department of Health suggests staying inside and reducing physical activity among other things to do while air quality is bad.
Incredible video shows plane drop retardant on McFarland Fire in Northern California
This video released by the California Fire Pilots Association on August 11 shows a bird?s-eye view of an aircraft dropping flame retardant.
This video released by the California Fire Pilots Association on August 11 shows a bird?s-eye view of an aircraft dropping flame retardant.
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.