WA temperatures to go up starting Tuesday
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Temperatures will shoot back up into the mid to upper 80s by Tuesday, with some areas getting close to 90 degrees this week.  

LIVE: Spokane, WA fires leave thousands evacuated with zero containment
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Three wildfires burning in the Spokane area are forcing more than 60,000 residents from their homes as firefighters push to carve out containment lines.

3 separate wildfires burning in Spokane, WA
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Wildfires burning in Spokane forced 60,000 people to evacuate, while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday.

Washington Veterans organization open doors to help victims of state wildfires

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Washington is mobilizing its statewide network to assist residents affected by wildfires raging across eastern and central Washington.

Seattle weather: Spotty Sunday showers, heating up this week

After Saturday's "Particularly Dangerous Situation" with critical fire risk in Central and Eastern Washington, the high winds will subside today. Fire danger is forecast to remain elevated to high as the hot, dry conditions will persist into the coming days. 

Wildfires in Spokane, WA forces 60,000 people to evacuate
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Wildfires burning in Spokane forced 60,000 people to evacuate, while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday.

El Niño continues to strengthen toward record territory two months into the Atlantic hurricane season

Multiple tropical waves are currently moving off the African coast into the Main Development Region of the Atlantic, but hostile winds, Saharan dust and ocean temperatures will determine whether any development actually happens.

'Particularly Dangerous' winds drive wildfires in eastern WA

A cold front that moved into Washington Saturday brought breezy and windy conditions with it, increasing the danger of wildfires burning in the state.  

Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders

Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.

Seattle weather: Critical fire danger eastern WA

A weak front will move through the region Saturday. Gusty winds, nearing 50mph associated with the front, will lead to critical fire danger in areas east of the Cascades.

WA gets first 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation for wildfire threat

The National Weather Service has issued a rare "Particularly Dangerous Situation" alert for several areas of Washington due to wildfire risks. This is the first such designation for the state.

Seattle weather: Cold front brings rain, high fire danger

The clouds move in tonight in western Washington. Along with it, a cold front that will bring cooler temps, rain and breezy conditions and the possibility of thunderstorms Saturday.

Kaiser Canyon Fire surpasses 100,000 acres
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High winds and bone-dry conditions are fueling explosive wildfire growth across central and Eastern Washington, triggering Level 3 evacuations in Okanogan County.

Seattle weather: Rainy Seafair Weekend, warmup next week

Warm temperatures and sunshine are expected across the region Friday, ahead of cooler, breezy conditions and potential showers over the weekend, according to local forecasts.

Power cuts possible for wildfire-prone WA residents over weekend near Chelan, Manson

Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.