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.16 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.20 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.20 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.21 days ago
Julia Dallas
Thunderstorms knock out power across western Washington
A thunderstorm triggered thousands of power outages across western Washington.21 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.21 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.21 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.22 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.23 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.24 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.27 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 months29 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month ago
Julia Dallas
2 small earthquakes hit back-to-back in Washington
Two small earthquakes struck Washington just hours apart overnight Thursday.1 month ago
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News
Major cooldown in the Northwest could linger toward the Fourth of July
After a few rounds of heat with some highs in the 90s, we are absolutely done with the hot weather (or anything resembling it) for a while to come.1 month ago
Ted Buehner
Today is the 5-year anniversary of the historic 2021 PNW heat dome, could it happen again?
It has been five years this week since the historic "heat dome" parked over the Pacific Northwest during the last week of June, surging temperatures well past all-time record highs.1 month ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Pinpoint Alert Day: Heat Advisory issued amid rare June heat wave
Today’s a Pinpoint Alert Day because of the heat — we’re looking at another shot at or near 90° again. And honestly, that’s pretty rare for Seattle in June.1 month ago
Ted Buehner
90-degree days are back in western Washington, and more are coming as summers grow longer
This week, another surge of unseasonably ‘hot’ weather makes it likely that temperatures will reach 90 degrees again, and it's only June.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Temps could exceed 90 degrees as the longest day of the year arrives in western WA
The summer solstice this weekend is early on Sunday morning, the 21st at 1:24 a.m., marking the longest day of the year in Seattle.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Does Seattle need AC? Western WA averaging more than double the 90-degree days it had a generation ago
The recent spell of ‘hot’ weather and the likelihood of more hot weather begs the question — is air-conditioning needed in western Washington?2 months ago
