Christopher Nunley is a Lecturer and Professor specializing in meteorology and climate science. He writes for KING 5 Media Group, focusing on local weather patterns and climate-related events in the Seattle area. With a passion for understanding and explaining weather phenomena, Christopher provides informative and engaging articles that keep the community informed and prepared.
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Temperatures are expected to be the warmest since October, climbing 15-20 degrees above average into the 80s.
By: Christopher Nunley
Temperatures could be 15-25 degrees warmer than normal.
By: Christopher Nunley
Seattle and western Washington will see record-high temperatures in the 80s and 90s this weekend prompting a Heat Advisory for the area.
Seattle is forecast to hit 90 degrees Sunday which is the earliest on record and the first 90-degree day in over eight months.
Large wildfires burning in Alberta, Canada have produced large amounts of smoke that have moved into Washington.
Western Washington will see 9 p.m. or later sunsets through July 18.
By: Christopher Nunley
A widespread 0.25-0.50 inches of rain fell over the past couple of days but western Washington is still running upwards of 8 inches of rain below normal.
By: Christopher Nunley
Hikers and campers beware: plan for cold and possibly snowy mountain conditions this weekend.
Seattle and other parts of western Washington haven't recorded measurable rainfall in over a month. This changes Monday with areas of moderate rain possible.
The U.S. West Coast has cold ocean waters not supportive of hurricanes and the wind carries hurricanes away from the West Coast.
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