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Seattle weather: Smoke prompts Air Quality Alert, threat of storms continues

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FOX 13 Seattle
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Published August 14, 2026 4:00 AM PDT
Published August 14, 2026 4:00 AM PDT
Seattle weather will feature morning clouds and afternoon sunshine through much of the week. article

Seattle weather will remain warm, with highs generally in the 70s and 80s. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The Brief

    • More thunderstorms are possible Friday near the Olympics and Cascades, bringing lightning and gusty winds that could spark or spread wildfires.
    • An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Skagit and Whatcom counties as wildfire smoke could reach unhealthy levels.
Seattle weather faces an elevated wildfire threat today as lightning could spark new fires in the Cascades and Olympics.

Seattle weather will remain warm and dry, with mountain thunderstorms possible today and tomorrow. (FOX 13 Seattle)

SEATTLE - Air quality in Seattle should range mostly at "moderate" on Friday. However, air quality could be worse in Whatcom and Skagit Counties — along with Eastern Washington. At unhealthy levels, medical experts say people should reduce exposures and limit time outside, avoiding strenuous activity and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

At unhealthy levels, medical experts say people should reduce exposures and limit time outside, avoiding strenuous activity and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

What's next:

Forks, Port Angeles and other communities along the coast will see highs in the 60s and 70s on Friday with calm and light winds and increasing clouds into the weekend.

Seattle weather stays warm with morning clouds and afternoon sunshine.

Seattle weather also brings a chance for mountain thunderstorms today and tomorrow. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Looking Ahead:

On Friday smoke and haze will linger from wildfires in Western Washington.  Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies in the Seattle area.  Temperatures will top out in the 80s on Friday and stay steady through early next week when they dip back down into the 70s.

Seattle weather will feature morning clouds and afternoon sunshine through much of the week.

Seattle weather will remain warm, with highs generally in the 70s and 80s. (FOX 13 Seattle)

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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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