Seattle weather: Smoky skies in the 90s

Published July 21, 2026 4:00 AM PDT

We are turning up the heat in the coming days! Tuesday and Wednesday will be the warmest days this week, with some spots seeing some of the warmest temperatures so far this year. The heat advisory will go into effect Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night. While afternoon highs will be hot, little relief will be felt overnight, making it uncomfortable for sleeping.

Our days will be heating by next week with highs in the 90s.

Offshore flow will strengthen in the coming days, heating up our temperatures into the 90s.  (FOX13 Seattle)

What's next:

Afternoon highs will be nearing triple digits in the Cascade foothills as the offshore flow strengthens. Even the mountains will be toasty, nearing 90 degrees.

Hot and hazy Tuesday across Washington.

Some of the hottest temperatures so far this year will be felt on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Smoky skies in Seattle

With wildfires burning east of the Cascades and across parts of British Columbia, the smoke will continue to filter into western Washington. The smoke will be heaviest to our north in Skagit and Whatcom counties. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for these locations through Tuesday morning.

Smoky skies stick around fore the next few days.

Easterly winds will continue pushing more smoke into Western Washington, especially north and in the mountains. 

Looking Ahead:

A hot and hazy start to the week. By Thursday, the remnants of a tropical system will increase moisture, bringing another chance for isolated storms. Cooler weather on the way by the weekend.

The extended forecast for the Seattle metro area.

A hot and hazy start to the week with a slight chance of storms Thursday. Cooler by the weekend.

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The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team and the National Weather Service.

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