Seattle weather: Last 70-degree day of 2026 on Friday

Western Washington is squeezing in one more warm, dry day before a return to cooler, wetter weather this weekend.

Students participate in 'Great Washington ShakeOut' safety drill
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Students in Seattle and across Washington state participated in "The Great Washington ShakeOut," a yearly drill designed to get the community prepared for earthquakes.

Seattle weather: Sunny skies before weekend shower
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

Seattle weather: Enjoy the sun and warmth while it lasts

It is time to get outside and make the most of this warm weather in western Washington, because it will not be around for long.

Great Washington ShakeOut: Coastal tsunami risks
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The largest earthquake drill took place at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Joining FOX 13 Seattle's Brian MacMillan is Dr. Yong Wei, a UW senior research scientist, to discuss the potential "big one" and overall preparedness. 

WA schools participate in Great WA ShakeOut
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Organizers emphasize that while simultaneous participation at 10:15 a.m. is encouraged, individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations can register their drill for any date and time during the year. Groups can also conduct drills remotely using video conferencing tools.

T-Mobile shares disaster preparedness
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Salim Kouidri, T-mobile Engineering Operations SVP, is on Good Day Seattle to talk about being prepared during an emergency. 

Earthquake drill: The Great WA ShakeOut happening Thursday
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Millions globally, including over 1.5 million Washington state residents, will participate in the annual International ShakeOut Day drill on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

Seattle weather: Summer-like warmth returns before cool weekend

Western Washington is in for a weather roller coaster over the next several days, with some of the warmest days of the month, followed by cool weekend rain showers.

Aftershocks follow 4.2-magnitude earthquake near Gig Harbor, WA

In the days following a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in Gig Harbor, at least four aftershocks were too small to feel, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.