NWS has a Red Flag Warning for the Selkirk Mountains through 11 a.m. PDT Friday; lightning and gusty outflow winds raise the risk of new fires. Spokane County has burn restrictions in place.

Cloudy morning clears to sun and a high near 74°F today. A mid‑week warm‑up could push highs into the mid‑80s.

NWS Spokane briefly warned of nickel-sized hail and 50-mph gusts across the Northeast Mountains and Okanogan Highlands as a compact cell tracked near Sherman Pass.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday afternoon in Seattle with mid-70s highs. Expect wet roads, gusty winds, and active mountain and marine advisories.

Sunny and warm Wednesday with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday; Fire Weather Watch for the high country.

Sunny Tuesday in Seattle with highs near 81°F and light north winds. Light rain and isolated thunder are possible Thursday morning.

Clear skies and a warming trend this week — highs near 80°F by midweek and a Small Craft Advisory for the Strait of Juan de Fuca tonight.

EPA has ordered removal of corrosive liquids at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers mill in Cosmopolis after inspections found leaking tanks and corroded piping near the Chehalis River.

A brush fire above Wenatchee triggered Level 2 evacuations for Stemilt Creek Road and nearby loops; crews requested strike teams and air support.

Clouds this morning give way to sun and a high near 71°F. A broader warm-up pushes highs into the upper 70s and low 80s by midweek.

Low clouds this morning clear to partly sunny with highs near 73°F. A warm‑up arrives Monday and Tuesday.

Level 3 “Leave Now” orders were issued in Okanogan County after the B AND O wildland fire advanced toward rural roads and homes; shelters and animal care were arranged in Omak.

A Salish Sea humpback nicknamed Pop Tart was freed from fishing gear after a coordinated U.S.–Canada response, officials and whale‑watch crews say.