Ted Buehner

KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Ted Buehner

Ted Buehner is a longtime meteorologist expert for the Pacific Northwest.

National Preparedness Month: what western WA should get ready for this fall, winter

September is National Preparedness Month; the best time to prepare for whatever nature throws at us in the coming months is in advance.
2 days ago

Seattle is the No. 1 Labor Day destination in the U.S. Here’s what travelers need to know

As the summer season wraps up, AAA reports well over 100 million people are expected to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
5 days ago

Labor Day weekend forecast: Drier weather and some sunshine expected after midweek rain

Higher pressure aloft is forecast to build over Washington as the Labor Day weekend unfolds.
8 days ago

Seattle now has 35 school zone speed cameras. Here’s what getting caught will cost you

Cities are starting or adding more school zone speed limit cameras.
9 days ago

11 years after the strongest summer windstorm on record, a new system heads for western WA

On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, the strongest summer windstorm on record swept through western Washington.
12 days ago

With cooler weather inbound, was Tuesday western WA’s last hot day of the year?

The next 10 days reflect much cooler weather with a growing threat of showers. Yes, some potential wet weather may be in store during a summer that has been quite dry.
14 days ago

70% chance western WA’s upcoming El Niño winter will be a ‘record event’

The latest seasonal weather outlook for the nation, including Western Washington, was recently released and reflects an ongoing strengthening El Niño heading into this winter.
16 days ago

More wildfire smoke likely to sweep into western Washington

With the wildfire season likely to extend well into September, another change in the winds can sweep even more smoke across western Washington.
23 days ago

Earth just had its 3rd-hottest year on record, latest climate report finds

The American Meteorological Society released the 36th annual State of the Climate report, highlights the warming planet, both on land and at sea.
25 days ago

Western WA is primed to burn as dry, warm conditions persist

Western Washington is dry, illustrated by all the brown unirrigated lawns and fields of dry grass. Much of Washington is also in moderate drought conditions.
26 days ago

Perseid meteor shower peaks this week under clear skies

The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky, including prime time views of the very popular Perseid meteor shower.
29 days ago

Heat, smoke make for true ‘dog days of summer’ in western Washington this week

August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
1 month ago

Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend

Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
1 month ago

Seafair week forecast shows comfortable temps as July 29 marks anniversary of Seattle’s old heat record

Seasonable warm weather with high temperatures mainly in the 70s to lower 80s will greet the hydros in Seafair week.
1 month ago

Former NOAA scientists rebuild climate data website after DOGE shut it down

Since 2015, SEA has averaged eight days of 90 or above per year. In the 20th century, that average was just three days per year.
1 month ago

Heat wave coming to Western Washington Tuesday and Wednesday

July is usually the warmest month of the year, and the weather during the first half of this week is going to reflect that heat.
2 months ago

Warmer-than-average summer ahead for western WA as forecast sounds like a broken record

The National Weather Service released the latest seasonal weather outlook, and the outlook for the summer may sound like a broken record.
2 months ago

Seattle’s unusual cool streak masked what was actually 8th-warmest June on record

Last month was the eighth-warmest June on record at the Seattle airport with an average daily high temperature of 73.7 degrees.
2 months ago

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage in western Washington

In June, the national blood supply fell close to 25% as donations declined. This drop came as hospital demand for blood increased with the start of the summer trauma season.
2 months ago

With wildfire season well underway, what is a Red Flag Warning

What is a Red Flag Warning? Many parts of Eastern Washington have already had several days in the past month or so when a Red Flag Warning is in effect.
2 months ago

Eastern Washington to hit 90s this weekend as wildfire conditions remain elevated

Many have outdoor activities planned for this weekend. Here is what is expected for the weather this weekend and beyond.
2 months ago

July heat and drought conditions raise wildfire threat across Washington

The combination of warmer summer weather and ongoing dry conditions means the region is ripe for wildfires.
2 months ago

Dry skies, warm temps and holiday travel: What to know for Fourth of July weekend

Does it feel like it always rains on the Fourth of July? A review of western Washington weather records reveals answers.
2 months ago

Bipartisan pushback saves ocean buoy network off Washington, Oregon coast

On June 18, after significant bipartisan backlash from members of Congress, scientists, and the public, NSF announced in a short statement that it would halt the dismantling plan.
2 months ago