Ted Buehner
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.6 hours ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Quiet summer weather pattern continues in western Washington
If you’re wondering whether there’s any big weather on the horizon, the answer is ... not really.20 hours ago
Robert Van Winkle, Pinpoint Meteorologist
Cool temperatures continue; showers expected to close the weekend
Cool weather will continue for another day this weekend as an area of low pressure continues to spin off the coast, delivering clouds.2 days ago
Seattle's Morning News
Wednesday is western Washington’s hottest day of the year so far, and the humidity is only making it worse
Western Washington won't set any records, but Wednesday will be the hottest day of the year so far.6 days ago
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News
Pinpoint Alert: Peak heat Wednesday with hottest high temperatures of the year for many
As hot, high-pressure air builds over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will again climb well into the 90s for many spots Wednesday, stretching from Central Sound down through South Sound.6 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Jake, Spike debate over former WA Gov. Jay Inslee linking wildfire surge to climate change
Former Governor Jay Inslee, who has long linked the surge in wildfires and smoke in the Pacific Northwest to climate change, posted on X to further highlight the correlation.7 days ago
Linzi Sheldon, KIRO 7 News
Wildfire smoke expected to bring hazy skies to Western Washington
Western Washington residents can expect hazy skies and the smell of wildfire smoke over the next several days as smoke from fires burning in Oregon and Canada drifts into the region.7 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.7 days ago
John Curley Show
‘I tried to just not recognize it’: Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.11 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.11 days ago
Jason Sutich
8,000+ lightning strikes ignite wildfire concerns across Washington and Oregon
More than 8,000 lightning strikes ripped through Washington and Oregon over the last 24 hours, causing a large number of fires to ignite in each state.12 days ago
Julia Dallas
Thunderstorms knock out power across western Washington
A thunderstorm triggered thousands of power outages across western Washington.12 days ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Hearing rumbles? Showers, thunderstorms make their way in Western WA
A band of showers and a few thunderstorms is tracking northwest across Western Washington, and that’s going to be our main weather story today.12 days ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
9 AM sunrise or no more 9 PM sunsets: Washington would get hit hardest by any change to time change
For Seattle, that means the typical summer sunrise time is 5:20 a.m., and sunset is at 9:10 p.m. on the solstice.12 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.13 days ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Western WA to trade sunshine for showers, thunderstorm threat
After several days of sunshine and warm temperatures, western Washington is finally seeing a change in the forecast later this week.14 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.15 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.18 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
Washington drought set to worsen as heat wave, El Niño loom over Pacific Northwest
Federal forecasters are warning the Columbia River Basin in Washington and Oregon is the most likely spot in the West to see drought intensify over the next three months20 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.22 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.26 days ago
Ted Buehner
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.27 days ago
Frank Sumrall
No tsunami threat after 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake under the Pacific Ocean struck near the Oregon Coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday.29 days ago
Ted Buehner
Burn bans hit 8 Western WA counties ahead of Fourth of July
It may be relatively cool with considerable cloudiness for much of this week, yet many areas now have burn bans in place.29 days ago
