Extreme heat, drought elevate wildfire risk in western Washington

A heat advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Friday for most of the region and will remain in place until 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

SEATTLE — Western Washington remains in a moderate drought as a warming trend collides with peak fire season, raising concerns about wildfires.

A heat advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Friday for most of the region and will remain in place until 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

A ridge of high pressure expanding north will push daytime highs near 90 degrees in parts of Puget Sound. Near-record temperatures are possible this

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