Clouds and a marine layer cool Seattle into the low 70s Saturday; a Small Craft Advisory is posted for the outer coast. Expect a slight chance of rain Sunday night.

A 2026 draft forecast warns the Columbia Basin may face sustained summer shortages and more frequent droughts, putting farms and small towns across central Washington at risk.

Low clouds this morning give way to sun and inland highs near 83°F; a trough cools the region with a chance of showers this weekend.

Heat Advisory through 11 PM Wednesday with inland highs near 91°F. City resources and cooling centers are available.

Heat Advisory in effect July 21–22 with highs near 90°F and patchy smoke aloft. Check local cooling resources and shift outdoor activity to cooler hours.

Smoke will reach Puget Sound this afternoon; most monitors should read moderate but pockets may get worse. Officials advise extra caution for sensitive people.

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake off northern Vancouver Island late July 19 sent mild shaking through Puget Sound. Officials reported no injuries and no tsunami threat.

Heat Advisory in effect for Seattle from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 11 p.m. Wednesday. Inland highs may reach 90°F and local cooling centers are active.

NWS Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Palouse, Eastern Columbia Basin and lower Palouse/Snake River through Saturday night as gusty winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk.

Morning clouds clear inland for a sunny Saturday with highs near 76°F. Small Craft Advisories hit the Strait and coastal waters this evening.

At a Portland earthquake conference, engineers warned that highways, water and fuel corridors need faster, coordinated investment to survive a Cascadia quake.

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.