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heatwave heat advisory puget sound seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

90-degree weather hitting Puget Sound after breaking record for warmest low temps in August

A heat advisory warning was issued for western Washington through Tuesday night at 10 p.m. due to high temperatures.
12 months ago
wildfire smoke...
Heather Bosch

Warmer temperatures return, be prepared for wildfire smoke

As warmer temperatures return to western Washington, so can wildfire smoke.
12 months ago
Seattle meteor shower planets align...
Ted Buehner

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.
12 months ago
thunderstrom - tulsa - western wa...
Julia Dallas

Thunderstorm possible in western WA this week before sun breaks through

A thunderstorm is possible in western WA this week before sunshine is back this weekend.
12 months ago
Flash flood watch...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Flash flood watch issued for Washington Cascades

Flash flood watches have been issued for the Washington Cascades Thursday.
1 year ago
Seattle heat wildfires cold weather...
MyNorthwest Staff

Cooler temperatures, cloudy skies bring relief to Seattle after heat stretch

After a lengthy stretch of summer heat, Seattle is expected to see cooler temperatures in the coming days, bringing some relief from recent highs in the low 80s.
1 year ago
Bear Gulch Fire...
Frank Lenzi

Bear Gulch Fire expands to more than 4,700 acres, Level 3 evacuation orders remain in place

The Bear Gulch Fire has jumped to more than 3,000 acres and Level 3 evacuation orders are in place.
1 year ago
tsunami advisory washington coast...
Julia Dallas

Tsunami advisory for Washington coast canceled after 8.8 earthquake near Russia

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Washington coast following a large earthquake.
1 year ago
seafair week forecast...
Ted Buehner

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
Jason Sutich

WA senator presses Trump for modernized weather strategy during CNN appearance

Senator Cantwell proposes a five-point strategy to enhance the U.S. response to weather challenges in a letter to President Trump.
1 year ago
Seattle sunset...
Jason Sutich

Seattle’s sunset slips to before 9 p.m., signaling summer’s slow fade

Experience Seattle's sunset at 8:59 PM, marking the gradual end of summer days. Discover more about this seasonal transition.
1 year ago
alaska tsunami...

Officials downgrade Alaska tsunami warning after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Officials lift Alaska tsunami warnings as communities recover from a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake along the southern coast.
1 year ago
heat wave puget sound temperatures...
Frank Sumrall

Cliff Mass: This will not be ‘some historic heat wave’ as Puget Sound temps flirt with low-90s

The Puget Sound region is expected to warm up into the lower-90s Wednesday, with the rest of the week following suit.
1 year ago
western wa weather...
Ted Buehner

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
full moon in july Buck moon...
Julia Dallas

Look out for July’s full moon, the ‘Buck Moon,’ this week

This week, witness the full moon in July, known as the "Buck Moon," an event that captivates nature lovers and sky gazers alike.
1 year ago
earthquakes mount rainier...
MyNorthwest Staff

More than 400 earthquakes detected beneath Mount Rainier

Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Washington recorded more than 400 minor tremors beneath Mount Rainier.
1 year ago
Texas floods...
John Curley Show

Cliff Mass: ‘There were a number of opportunities to save people’ near Texas river

Cliff Mass explains that despite improved forecasting, Texas floods led to over 100 deaths with several emergency warnings.
1 year ago
texas flash flood wa...
Ted Buehner

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
Fourth of July western washington...
Ted Buehner

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
climate change seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle meteorologists respond to Joe Rogan’s climate change debate with Bernie Sanders

Seattle meteorologists Cliff Mass and Ted Buehner weigh in on a viral debate between Joe Rogan and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders over climate change.
1 year ago
wildfire season...
Frank Sumrall

Cliff Mass ‘not convinced’ WA will have a ‘big wildfire season’ this year

"This year is actually starting quite slowly. We're actually well below normal in terms of wildfires and, at this point in time, I'm not convinced this is going to be a big wildfire season," Mass said.
1 year ago
Heat Dome PNW...
Ted Buehner

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
Seattle summer solstice...
Ted Buehner

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
pomas fire...
Frank Sumrall

Pomas Fire near Glacier Peak wilderness reaches 360 acres, 0% contained

The Pomas Fire, a wildfire burning 36 miles northwest of Entiat in the Glacier Peak wilderness, has reached more than 360 acres in size as of Monday afternoon.
1 year ago