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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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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?
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
5 months 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.
5 months ago
hurricane forecasts...
Julia Dallas

Forecast failures ahead? KIRO meteorologist warns weather readings are crippled by funding cuts

Funding cuts to weather agencies may compromise hurricane forecasts, KIRO meteorologist Ted Buehner told "The Gee and Ursula Show."
5 months ago
sun in tacoma- June gloom on the way...
Jason Rantz Show

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts—June gloom on the horizon, Cliff Mass says

Cliff Mass discusses the upcoming June gloom on KTTH.
5 months ago
Washington’s drought emergency...
Aaron Granillo

Washington’s drought emergency reaches western WA, Puget Sound

Rapid snowmelt is causing more drought concerns, as the state expands Washington's drought emergency.
5 months ago
Great Seattle Fire...
Ted Buehner

Great Seattle Fire anniversary sparks reminder of modern wildfire dangers

Reflecting on the 1889 Great Seattle Fire and its relevance to today's wildfire threats. Understand the lessons for our safety.
5 months ago
9 p.m. sunsets...
Frank Sumrall

Sun’s out and staying out: 9 p.m. sunsets return to Puget Sound amid streak of 70+ degree weather

9 p.m. sunsets finally arrived earlier this week to kick off the hottest and sunniest weather seen throughout the Puget Sound this year.
5 months ago
wildfire risk western washington...
Ted Buehner

Western Washington faces rising wildfire risk after another dry May

Western Washington faces increased wildfire threats following a notably dry May, with rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma Airport significantly low.
5 months ago
85 degrees seattle wednesday...
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

Big one-day warmup expected to hit 85 degrees for Seattle Wednesday

A one-day warmup is in store with high pressure aloft bringing sunny skies on Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the 70s north and coast with low to mid 80s around most of Puget Sound.
5 months ago
seattle weather...
Julia Dallas

80 degrees ahead! Get ready for Seattle’s warmest day of the year

Seattle weather forecasts predict warmest days yet. Get ready for sunshine and warmth as temperatures hit 80 degrees this week.
5 months ago