Wildfire Concerns Increase As Fast-Moving System Crosses The Northwest
Buckle up, folks! Spring’s breezy arrival is shaking things up with winds that could reach a staggering 65 mph in some areas.
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Severe Thunderstorms are Likely to Hit the Northwest Wednesday, March 26
Seattle is no stranger to overcast skies and rain. I mean, it's kinda what their known for. There's some severe thunderstorm warnings going on could be bringing several thunderstorms to the northwest and specifically Seattle which is something Seattle isn't as used to...
National Fire Preparedness Level Raised to Highest Point
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Top federal and state fire managers say the National Fire Preparedness Level will be raised to its highest point Friday afternoon.
The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group made the announcement Thursday, saying the jump to Preparedness Level 5 reflects a high degree of wildfire activity and that further assistance from the military and international resources may be conside
Thunderstorms Cause Damage in Tri-Cities Area Monday
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — A series of thunderstorms sparked fires and knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Columbia Basin.
A direct lightning strike to a home in Richland on Monday night ignited the house, causing heavy damage...
Thousands Without Power in Pacific Northwest Thunderstorms
SEATTLE (AP) — A series of thunderstorms rolling through Western Washington downed trees and power lines, but no serious injuries were reported.
About 40,000 Puget Sound Energy customers remained without power after 9 p.m. Thursday after the National Weather Service had issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of the state and Oregon throughout the day...
Mudslides Halt Rail Traffic Between Seattle and Portland
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Officials with BNSF Railway say mudslides have forced the suspension of train traffic on a heavily traveled section of rails between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
Gus Melonas, spokesman for the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, says early Friday that 10 slides just north of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge have halted rail traffic...
It’s a Red Flag Warning for This Weekend at Taylor Bridge Fire
The Taylor Bridge fire is still burning today. But some progress was made on Thursday. Firefighters now say the blaze is about 33 percent contained. They're hoping to keep it contained today despite tough weather conditions. A red flag warning is in place for today and tomorrow...