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Soggy start to summer: Rain and cool temps hit western Washington as solstice arrives
Back to work next week, and naturally, summer sunshine finally decides to show up! We'll bounce back into the low 80s come ...
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Why western Washington could see third-driest January in 80 years
SEATAC, Wash. — This month could end up being one of the driest Januarys in 80 years, according to the KING 5 Weather team. So far in January 2025, just 1.04 inches of rain has fallen. Normally ...
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Western Washington hot and dry for now, but some relief expected in the next couple weeks
Hot temperatures are sizzling in western Washington, drying out an already drier-than-typical landscape west of the Cascades. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:44:30 GMT (1751489070580) Story Infinite Scroll ...
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Western Washington will see king tides this week, and maybe some flooding
Western Washington’s king tides — the peak of a given tidal cycle — are strongest in November, December, January and February. Storms and low-pressure systems also amplify tides.
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Northern lights unlikely to be visible in western Washington | king5.com
Unfortunately for most of western Washington, the skies were overcast. However, other places, like Scandinavia, were treated to some spectacular aurora.
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New public zone map aims to enhance accuracy of weather warnings in western Washington
Western Washington is divided into what are called the "public zones" for forecasting. Based on this map, watches, warnings, advisories, and special weather statements are issued for areas.