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Onshore winds improve worst air quality in Puget Sound history

Onshore winds improve worst air quality in Puget Sound history

Onshore winds improve worst air quality in Puget Sound history

Onshore winds brought some relief from smoky air to Western Washington Thursday.

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Seattle's air quality worse than India, China

The air quality around Puget Sound quickly degraded as smoke from surrounding wildfires blanketed the region. The air quality is now unhealthy for everyone.

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Seattle’s air quality is worse than Beijing, Kolkata

Seattle's air quality index is 152, which is unhealthy.

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Perseids likely to be the best meteor shower of the year

The best meteor shower of the year should peak this Saturday and Sunday nights! And the weather may cooperate.

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Heat relief coming Friday as temperatures cool to 80 degrees

We expect a couple more days of hot weather then a quick cool down to start the weekend.

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How hot cement, sand, and your car get on a scorching Seattle day

We tested out how hot a car dashboard, sand, and a cement porch got Sunday when Seattle saw its hottest day of the year.

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It’s hot, but this July likely won’t be the hottest on record

Sunday was Seattle's seventh 90-degree day this July.

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July continues to pile up heat records!

This July is still on track to be one of the hottest months ever recorded at Sea-Tac!

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Stretch of hot weather sticking around Western Washington

Summer is in full swing for Western Washington this week.

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Wildfire smoke moves into Western Washington

If it looks hazy outside to you, here's why: wildfires.

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Western Washington could hit 90 degrees again Monday

Seattle set a new record of 93 degrees on July 15, but when will Western Washington get a break from the heat?

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Western Washington could hit 90 degrees this weekend

Try to stay cool this weekend! Some areas of Western Washington could reach 90 degrees.

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Why are some sunsets so colorful?

Ever wonder why some sunsets appear more colorful than others?

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4th of July could hit 80 degrees

The 4th of July is shaping up to be a beautiful day across Western Washington.

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Strawberry Moon to rise Wednesday night

Don't forget to look up Wednesday night – you could see the first full moon of the summer and the planet Saturn.

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Here's how a sun halo forms over Western Washington

Several viewers have been sharing photos of a ring around the sun. Here's how it forms.

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Last day of heat may end with a roll of thunder

Summer officially arrives Thursday morning but look for a big cool down to start the season!

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Sweat season is here: Summer solstice arrives Thursday

Thursday marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year.

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Seattle could set new heat record this week

Stay cool, Seattle. We could break a hot weather record Wednesday as temperatures are forecasted to soar to 90 degrees.

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Rare noctilucent cloud drifts over Lake Washington

Clouds near the edge of space drifted through western Washington skies Monday morning before sunrise!

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After warmest May on record, June looking drier, warmer than average

May was a record month both for being warm and for the lack of rain!

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May 5.5 degrees warmer than normal in Seattle

Twenty-two of the first 24 days in May have reached above average temperatures.

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Thunderstorms roll through Western Washington

Did you hear it? Reports of thunder and lighting across Western Washington

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Why you may see a rare green flash of light during a sunset

Nope, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you.

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Why you see a green flash of light during a sunset

Why you see a green flash of light during a sunset

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