KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Enjoy the last of summer in western Washington as fall weather trickles in

Western Washington weather is changing from summer to fall, with a possiblity of rain next week.

1 year ago

Sept. 1 marks start of Meteorological Fall in WA

Monday, Sept. 1, marked the start of Meteorological Fall. Yes, the astronomical summer season continues until the Fall Equinox.

1 year ago

Labor Day 2025 travel forecast: What to expect for weather, traffic, flights in WA

Nationwide, close to 140 million people are expected to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to AAA. Here is what you need to know before you go.

1 year ago

10 years later: Remembering the deadly August windstorm that stunned western WA

A decade later, we remember the historic windstorm that reshaped western Washington on August 29, 2015.

1 year ago

Labor Day forecast breaks western WA’s longest heat wave of 2025

Enjoy a refreshing Labor Day weekend in western WA as hot weather fades, bringing relief to many residents.

1 year ago

Global temperatures hit record highs in 2024, AMS report finds

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) recently released the 35th annual State of the Climate report. The report has a number of highlights regarding the warming planet, both on land and at sea.

1 year ago

Western WA on deck for rain, ‘unseasonably cool’ weather after brief heat wave

After some recent hot days, are you ready for some rain? Rain is in the forecast for later this week, with unseasonably cool high temperatures struggling to reach 70 degrees.

1 year ago

Night sky double-header: Six-planet alignment and Perseid meteor shower begin this weekend

Starting this weekend and into next week, the unique alignment of six planets, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

1 year ago

Record heat scorched Sea-Tac on this day in 2009 — Seafair returns with mixed weather

As records were hit on July 29 in 2009, this upcoming Seafair week forecast appears to have mixed weather.

1 year ago

Seafair Torchlight Parade debuts new location, kicks off Saturday

This Saturday is the Seafair Torchlight Parade in its new location, celebrating tradition and community spirit.

1 year ago

Western Washington swelters under hottest temps of the year

Western WA weather is set to heat up with temps in the 90s this week.

1 year ago

Texas flash flood tragedy: What Western WA must learn before it’s too late

The catastrophic Texas flash flood along the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country outside of San Antonio is simply heartbreaking. What can be learned and applied here in Western Washington?

1 year ago

Does it always rain on the Fourth of July in western Washington?

Discover if it always rains on the Fourth of July in western Washington based on historical weather data.

1 year ago

PNW reflects on anniversary of historic Heat Dome as summer weather kicks off

The region faces rising temperatures again June 25-28. Learn from the past and stay informed for the upcoming heat wave.

1 year ago

Special Olympics Spring Games 50 year celebration across WA

Join us as we honor the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics Spring Games at Cheney Stadium, showcasing athletes' remarkable achievements.

1 year ago

Seattle’s summer solstice cooldown: Expect low 60s and rain to kick-off summer

Join us this June 20 at 7:41 p.m. to embrace the beauty of Seattle's summer solstice and enjoy 16 hours of daylight.

1 year ago

Great Seattle Fire anniversary sparks reminder of modern wildfire dangers

Reflecting on the 1889 Great Seattle Fire and its relevance to today's wildfire threats. Understand the lessons for our safety.

1 year ago

Western Washington faces rising wildfire risk after another dry May

Western Washington faces increased wildfire threats following a notably dry May, with rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma Airport significantly low.

1 year ago

Sunshine to kick off summer: Memorial Day weekend could be one of the driest yet

Discover how this Memorial Day weekend may bring unexpected dry conditions, affecting your holiday plans and activities.

1 year ago

Buehner: Eliminating NOAA’s billion-dollar disasters database leaves Americans in the dark

NOAA announced that the billion-dollar weather and climate disasters database will be retired. This directive came from the White House and reflects the ongoing effort to end all climate-related programs and services.