Washington
Warm, dry summer outlook could fade Washington’s green and raise fire danger
SEATTLE — Sunny skies in Seattle may be giving soccer fans and visitors a picture-perfect look at the Pacific Northwest, but forecasters say the region’s signature green can fade quickly if summer turns hot and dry.
The latest 8-to-14-day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calls for normal, or slightly above normal, precipitation for Washington state. Forecasters say that is good news for early summer.
SEE ALSO | Puget Sound region braces for more record June heat; data finds many local homes lack A/C
Temperatures, however, are expected to run warmer than usual in the coming weeks. Government forecasters are projecting a 33% to 40% chance of above-normal temperatures over the next several weeks.
Looking deeper into the summer, NOAA’s outlook for July, August and September calls for a 33% to 50% chance of below-normal precipitation in western Washington.
The National Weather Service also expects a hotter-than-normal summer overall, with a 60% to 70% chance of above-normal temperatures.
With summer now underway, fire danger is also a growing concern. The newest fire danger map from the Washington Department of Natural Resources shows high or very high fire danger in central and eastern Washington. The western half of the state is currently listed at moderate fire danger.
Drought conditions are also showing up in parts of the state. The Washington state drought map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture lists parts of western Washington as abnormally dry. Parts of eastern Washington are in a moderate to severe drought.
Forecasters say the immediate signs do not point to extremely dry conditions in western Washington, but residents should be prepared for hotter weather as summer settles in.
Washington
Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and More Celebrate Opening Night of The Whoopi Monologues
Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Kerry Washington and Danielle Pinnock
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)
The Whoopi Monologues opened on July 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, reimagining Whoopi Goldberg’s 1984 one-woman show as an ensemble piece. The cast, which features Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis and Danielle Pinnock, assembled on opening night to serve red carpet glam. Cedric The Entertainer, Don Cheadle, Angela Bassett, Ana Navarro and Goldberg herself also turned up in their finery. Scroll down for some hot shots of the stars in attendance and check out the full gallery below!
Get Tickets to The Whoopi Monologues!
Diyar Guldogan
14 July 2026•Update: 14 July 2026
A US Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing in northwest Washington, DC late Monday, local media reported.
The incident occurred at approximately 9.25 p.m. (0125GMT Tuesday) when a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland landed along Foxhall Road near Whitehaven Parkway NW, close to the Georgetown Reservoir.
All four crew members who were on board are safe, according to media reports.
Maintenance personnel and law enforcement officials remained at the scene into the early hours of Tuesday as authorities assessed the aircraft and investigated the circumstances surrounding the landing.
See what a ‘super’ El Niño could bring
USA TODAY Network reporter Brandi D. Addison breaks down what a strong El Niño could mean for weather patterns across the country.
It may be the middle of July, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac is already looking ahead to the fall with cooler temperatures ahead.
The Almanac, which has been one of the most trusted weather prediction sources for more than two centuries, recently released its fall forecast, showing a wide range of weather throughout the United States.
But what about in the Washington DC region? Here’s what the Almanac says.
What is the fall weather forecast in the Washington DC area?
DC sits along the Almanac’s Atlantic Corridor, and that region should expect a “cool, dry” fall, according to the forecast.
“Expect cooler and wetter conditions than usual this fall,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac says. “Below average temperatures are forecast, along with an uptick in precipitation over traditional averages.”
Last year, DC received 6.53 inches of rain during September, October and November — significantly lower than the city’s 30-year average of 10.50 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
September’s average temperature was 72.2 degrees, with October at 60.3 and November at 49.9 degrees. The season had an average temperature of 60.8 degrees, slightly below the 30-year average of 61.0 degrees.
What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about winter in Washington DC?
In its long-range forecast, the Almanac forecasts above average temperatures this winter in DC with snowfall below normal.
“The coldest periods will occur in mid- to late-December and early and late January,” it says. “The snowiest periods will be in late December, early January, and late February.”
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says it is 80% accurate, but a 2017 University of Illinois study found it to be just 52% accurate.
-
Tennessee4 minutes agoFormer Tennessee teacher who allegedly showed nude photo to student indicted by grand jury
-
Texas10 minutes agoTexas AG secures 23andMe bankruptcy settlement after 2023 data breach
-
Utah16 minutes agoMuslim man in Utah was targeted in stabbing because of his religion, police say
-
Vermont22 minutes agoHazy, hot, and humid: Wildfire plumes give southern Vermont skies an odd glow
-
Virginia28 minutes agoFive charged after Virginia Beach Police conduct human trafficking operation
-
Wisconsin40 minutes agoFlood relief grant applications now open for nonprofits, churches in Northeast Wisconsin
-
West Virginia46 minutes agoNew law allows employers to provide benefits for independent contractors in West Virginia
-
Wyoming52 minutes agoElection Q&A: Jessica Crowder for Wyoming House District 43
