The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
What is a ‘bomb cyclone?’ The weather term is back in the spotlight
Does Western Washington get hurricanes? The short answer is no, but this area does get hurricane-force winds via a bomb cyclone.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Cliff Mass: Storm warning, expect gusts of 60-80 mph
The strongest storm in years is about to hit parts of Western Washington, according to University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass.2 years ago
Jason Rantz
Cliff Mass: ‘Atmospheric bomb revved up very rapidly,’ has hit Washington
Washington will be hit with an historic "atmospheric bomb," according to Cliff Mass. Power outages are all but guaranteed.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Wet, windy weather ahead: Western WA braces for heavy rain, mountain snow
This week's weather looks to be a wet one, giving support to November historically being the month with the most rain in the year.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
King tide season has arrived in Western WA
November marks the start of king tide season, when the marine waters of Western WA get their highest astronomical high tides of the year.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Wind advisory ends after gusts reached 50 mph in Western WA
A wind advisory has been issued for Western Washington, from the National Weather Service and local meteorologists.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Western Washington weather alert: Heavy rain, mountain snow, high surf on tap
More November wet weather full of rain is on tap this week as a pair of North Pacific weather systems are expected to sweep onshore.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Crews repair power lines after outages impacted thousands in Western Washington
Crews with Snohomish PUD and Puget Sound Energy have been working to restore power all over Western Washington after bad weather.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
November is PNW’s wettest month: Here’s what to expect
Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Some also call this the beginning of the "Big Dark," with sunsets occurring before 5 p.m.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Halloween forecast updates: How much rain will there be this week?
The big question for trick or treaters is whether those showers will taper off by Thursday evening, the night of Halloween.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Overnight freezing temps have returned as Seattle’s first frost is just days away
With the nights getting longer, any nighttime clearing of the skies can result in freezing temperatures as the first frost is just days away.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Rain, blustering winds to fade in Western WA until the weekend
This week’s weather will be much quieter after the first significant fall storm with heavy rain and winds moved through Western WA over the weekend.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Strong winds in western Washington leave thousands in the dark
A blustery weekend in western Washington has resulted in thousands of homes and businesses losing electrical power.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Wind, rain and the front edge of La Niña coming through Western Washington
After fine, dry early fall weather, La Niña brings the season’s first respectable Pacific weather system onshore this weekend.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Rain, cooler temps and possible mountain snow on tap for WA this week
The early fall weather has had plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, but this week will be a stark contrast with rainfall and much cooler temperatures.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Northern lights visited Washington again this week; what causes them
Washington residents had a chance to see the northern lights this week. This is what causes the phenomenon.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Western WA does not have to worry about hurricanes, just bomb cyclones
No, Western Washington doesn't get hurricanes, but the region is home to hurricane-force winds via bomb cyclones.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month
Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Fourth earthquake in a week shakes up Western Washington
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed three earthquakes between magnitude 2.6 and 3.0 have hit Western Washington since Sunday.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington
As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Earthquake may have shaken up Northern Washington residents
Were you woken up early Thursday morning? A 4.0 earthquake hit near the San Juan Islands around 4 a.m.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
70-degree days, 7 p.m. sunsets ending this week with fall arriving
Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day of the week with western interior temperatures warming into the 70s under plenty of sunshine.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
The end of summer as we know it. The fall equinox is here
The fall equinox is this weekend early on Sunday Sept 22 at 5:43 a.m. The following day is the first full day of fall.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Buehner: La Niña set to return this winter
The final days of the summer season are with us until the fall equinox on Sunday, the 22 and another La Niña winter looms.2 years ago
