Ted Buehner
Western WA heat wave: 90 degree-day prompts heat advisory during first Seattle World Cup match
The hottest weather of the year thus far is here, but relief from this late spring heat wave lies ahead for the rest of the week.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle’s hottest weekend of 2026 arrives just in time for the First World Cup match Monday
Monday is the first World Cup game to be held on the pitch at Seattle Stadium starting at 12 p.m., meaning it will be during the hottest time of the day.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Record-breaking heat wave set to grip western Washington
A record-breaking heat wave is bearing down on western Washington this weekend, with temperatures forecast to climb into the upper 80s and 90s.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Hot, dry weekend raises Washington wildfire concerns: ‘Don’t be that spark’
As Washington braces for a hot, dry weekend, state officials are warning about the possibility of wildfires.2 months ago
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News and Lexi Herda, KIRO 7 News
Pinpoint Alert Day: Hottest temperatures yet for 2026 are around the corner
I’m forecasting 87 degrees for Seattle on Sunday, which would break the daily record of 86 degrees from 1988, and on Sunday the high in Seattle should hit 90 degrees.2 months ago
SETH BORENSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
El Niño is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
El Niño, nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 degrees in parts of western WA
It may be cool and wet now, but a big change to much warmer and drier weather is in store by this weekend and into early next week.2 months ago
Ted Buehner, KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist
A few more ‘Junuary’ days ahead, then break out the sunscreen
Before the end of the week, skies will clear and temperatures will warm.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
137 years after the Great Seattle Fire, could it happen again after another warm, dry summer?
Saturday, June 6, marks the date of the tragic 1889 Great Seattle Fire that burned 25 blocks of downtown waterfront Seattle 137 years ago. Could it happen again?2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Thunderstorms expected across Puget Sound region through Saturday
The National Weather Service is warning of thunderstorms across the Puget Sound region Friday and Saturday.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Strong’ geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to Washington tonight
NOAA has issued a "severe" geomagnetic storm warning, which means a strong possibility of seeing the northern lights in Washington.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle heatwave forecast: Models hint at 90s in Western WA
Some forecast models are flirting with a real heat wave across the Puget Sound region in about 10 days. It's not a lock. It could fall apart.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle’s whiplash weather: Puget Sound region went from 86-degree day to overcast and rain
Tuesday peaked at 86 degrees, a stark contrast to Wednesday's high of 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).2 months ago
Ted Buehner
D-Day’s secret weapon was a weather forecast — and a new movie finally tells that story
The movie "Pressure" joins this elite list of weather-related films. "Pressure" debuts this weekend in theaters nationwide.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
Weather whiplash: Sunshine won’t last long before rain rolls in Friday
Brace for weather whiplash! There will be plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures Thursday before a big weather change Friday.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Did you feel it? 2.8 earthquake rattles Puget Sound region
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Puget Sound region Wednesday, just before 4 p.m.2 months ago
Ted Buehner
El Niño to suppress upcoming hurricane season, but Pacific storms could be more active
The National Hurricane Center and its parent organization, NOAA, just released this season’s hurricane outlook. The season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.2 months ago
Manda Factor
Memorial Day weekend weather: Warm, dry summer ahead as record-breaking El Niño builds in Pacific
The Pacific Northwest is on the verge of turning a corner toward a prolonged stretch of warm, dry weather, with long-range outlooks pointing to above-average temperatures.3 months ago
Ted Buehner
Memorial Day weekend forecast: Enjoy Saturday before rain moves in Monday
Memorial Day weekend weather can be iffy. Some of these summer holiday weekends have been dry with sunshine, while others offer soggy outdoor activities.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It doesn’t make any sense’: Cliff Mass says Washington drought emergency should be dropped immediately
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a drought declaration, but Cliff Mass said it should be dropped immediately.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Snowpack disappears weeks ahead of schedule as drought continues
The snowpack in the Pacific Northwest started disappearing weeks ahead of schedule this year as the drought continues.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Thunderstorms could hit Seattle area Tuesday night
Thunderstorms could hit the Seattle area Tuesday night.3 months ago
Ted Buehner
Wildfire season could start early in WA after driest spring in years, forecasters warn
The current dry conditions and meager mountain snowpack point toward an early start for the wildfire season, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.3 months ago
Ted Buehner
Expect sunshine, warm temperatures, and no rain in Western WA this Mother’s Day weekend
Mother’s Day is on Sunday this weekend. The weather promises to provide Mom with some sunshine to brighten her special day.3 months ago
