How warm will Washington state get during summer 2024? Weather forecasters have long been talking about a warmer-than-normal summer 2024 in Washington state, but as the season gets closer, it appears that the region may only get slightly warmer than average. Angela King Natalie Akane Newcomb
Atmospheric river to strike Western Washington with major rain ... in June? Significant rain is forecast for Western Washington on the first day of June 2024, thanks to an atmospheric river that will drench the region for several days. Dyer Oxley Natalie Akane Newcomb
What does June rain mean for Western Washington's 2024 summer? June rain is not unique in Western Washington, but heavy atmospheric rivers are perhaps not as common. That's what dumped rain across the region last weekend and set records. Patricia Murphy
Get ready, Seattle. Summer '24 is about to bring the heat Western Washington is bracing for potentially record-breaking heat this weekend. While that might sou Stephen Howie Eilís O'Neill
Beat the heat at Seattle's 'hidden beaches,' the pearls of the city's shoreline Seattle has about 140 shoreline street ends, literally where the city’s streets meet the shore. Some end in small parks, others in pristine little beaches. Katie Campbell
It’s so hot in Seattle, they’re spraying down the drawbridges It’s been blazingly hot in Seattle this week with Tuesday being the hottest day in the city since the deadly 2021 heat dome. With temperatures this high, the city’s drawbridges have to be cooled down to keep operating properly. Casey Martin
Rare rain hits Washington ahead of 'intense and widespread heat' across the west While the Monday rain may be a welcome break, the region continues to experience drought. KUOW Staff
Firefighters battle wildfire threatening small Western Washington town A wildfire that ignited last Wednesday west of Brinnon in Jefferson County, has now burned 398 acres and is less than 10% contained. The blaze has prompted a significant firefighting response from across Washington state and beyond. Diana Opong
Late-summer heat wave bakes Western Washington — but not for long Most of Western Washington will be under a heat advisory until 11 p.m. Friday, with higher-than-average temperatures expected and potentially record-breaking highs for the second day in a row. Angela King Katie Campbell
'Wimpy' winter ahead for Pacific Northwest despite La Niña prediction, climatologist says Angela King Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 5 mins