Ted Buehner
Heat, smoke make for true ‘dog days of summer’ in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.2 months ago
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.2 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Private drones continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Spokane
The time to take personal video of the devastation in Spokane is after the fire is out and homes stop burning, not during the emergency.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.2 months ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Spokane Complex Fires: 700 homes destroyed, 65K evacuated
The announcement comes as at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and 700 homes have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Gifford Pinchot National Forest issues emergency closures for wildfire
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for the High Lava Fire.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Smoke, high temperatures prompt Seattle air quality alert
Seattle faces an air quality alert due to smoke and high temperatures, impacting sensitive individuals in the area.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A lot of terror’: KXLY anchor recounts Spokane fire erupting yards from where he stood as he helped families evacuate
KXLY weather anchor Mark Peterson is among the thousands of residents who evacuated as three wildfires exploded in Spokane.2 months ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Weather: Smoke and haze to increase; air quality decreases
Wildfire smoke is forecast to move into Western Washington, raising the possibility of hazy skies and reduced air quality through the middle of the week.2 months ago
Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Spokane Complex Fires: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of buildings burned
Thousands are being evacuated, and over 600 structures have been destroyed by a series of wildfires in the Spokane area, collectively known as the Spokane Complex fires.2 months ago
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News
‘Widespread destruction’: On the ground in Spokane
The Spokane Area Fires Complex has destroyed more than 600 structures, including homes, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their properties.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend
Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?2 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘It’s only rained once on Aug. 1 since 1985’: Local meteorologist warns Seafair attendees that ‘rare’ rain is inbound
Meteorologist Scott Sistek is warning those who will attend 2026 Boeing Seafair Air Show that rare early August rain could be in play on Saturday.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Level 3 evacuation orders issued for areas of Entiat Valley of Chelan County for Little Giant Fire
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders have been issued for an area in Chelan County impacted by the Little Giant Fire.2 months ago
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News
‘Extremely critical’ fire weather concerns this weekend in central, eastern Washington
Several large fires are burning in central and eastern Washington as we head into the weekend, with most of them ignited by lightning around the middle of July.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Seafair week forecast shows comfortable temps as July 29 marks anniversary of Seattle’s old heat record
Seasonable warm weather with high temperatures mainly in the 70s to lower 80s will greet the hydros in Seafair week.2 months ago
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.2 months 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.2 months 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 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months ago
