NEWS RELEASEFROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072 Joint Information Center Activated For No Kings 3 Seattle 3.28.2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 11:00 AM to support operations related to the No Kings 3 Event. Public information officers are available to answer media… [ Keep reading ]
Alert Seattle: The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Seattle area starting 3PM Wednesday until 6AM Thursday. Strong winds can cause power outages, falling trees, and downed powerlines. Please exercise caution while traveling a…
Extreme Heat Warning: August 22 – 26 The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Seattle and the surrounding area. The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM. Extreme heat can be dangerous for yo…
Customers asked to boil tap water as a precaution Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews are working to restore water to the Crown Hill neighborhood after a water main break occurred around 10:30 p.m. on April 2. Approximately 3,000 households and …
Seattle Office of Emergency Management – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch and is forecasting heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds to affect the Seattle area Wednesday afternoon until 9 p.m. Please exercise ca…
UPDATE 11/25: Power is restored to most households and shelter at Garfield Community Center is now closed. The City of Seattle is tracking the next round of windstorms and continued impacts from power outages. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to charge… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for potential heat waves this summer, including monitoring critical infrastructure and air quality, and providing resources to help keep residents cool. In the event of extreme heat, cooling centers will be available across the city… [ Keep reading ]
Alert Seattle: Attend the Seattle Home Fair virtually on 10/14 and in-person on 10/21. For more information visit https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/about-us/stay-connected/seattle-home-fairs.
SEATTLE – On Sept. 5 at 9:17 a.m., Seattle’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a low-rise apartment building at the 2100 block of 2nd Ave. When firefighters arrived on scene, they reported black smoke showing from the structure and a working fire on floor 1. Crews… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Just after 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, firefighters responded to the 2000 block of NE 130th St. for a fire in a residence. Upon arrival, the detached garage was fully engulfed in flames and the fire had already spread to the single-story house. Crews fought the fire defensively… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE August 27: State Route 20 closed. State Route 20 North Cascade Highway is currently closed at Newhalem from milepost 120 to milepost 171 due to multiple wildfires in the area. There is no ETA for reopening. As WSDOT said the last few days, unexp…
Alert Seattle: An AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect for Seattle until 12PM Monday. Monitor local conditions, and go to seattle.gov/smoke for safety info.
UPDATED: State Route 20 North Cascades Highway is open between Newhalem (milepost 120) and Silver Star campground (milepost 171). From 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., a pilot car will escort travelers along a 4-mile stretch of highway from Rainy Pass (milepost…
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle until Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00 pm. Information about this Warning and other advisories for our area can be found at weather.gov/sew. Daytime high temperatures over 90 degrees and warmer than average overnight temperatures over a period of several… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: State Route 20 is closed, effective immediately, beyond Newhalem between Milepost 120 and Milepost 146 due to fire activity. Real-time alerts on road conditions and open/close status can be found here. The Sourdough Fire is currently 1,710 acre…
Seattle City Light is assisting in efforts to control the spread of the Sourdough wildfire in the North Cascades National Park Complex adjacent to its Skagit Hydroelectric Project near the towns of Diablo and Newhalem. The fire began Saturday, July 29,…
Alert Seattle: Fire in a vacant warehouse at 10th Ave S. & S. King St.. Please avoid the area. Close your windows and doors due to smoke.
High tides and wet weather increase the risk of flooding and sewer backups in South Park. King Tides (very high tides) are expected next week, Monday through Wednesday morning. The City of Seattle will be on the ground monitoring the situation.
A series of winter storms will impact Seattle this week, and there is a potential for significant impacts including power outages, flooding, tree damage, and road closures.
The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and preparing to activate additional services as needed. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to stay warm and safe.
The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and preparing to activate additional services as needed. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to stay warm and safe.
SPD on scene at Ingraham HS. Situation stabilized but active and ongoing. Avoid the area. More information is available at twitter.com/SeattlePD
Alert Seattle: Alert Seattle: SPD on scene at Ingraham HS. Situation stabilized but active and ongoing. Avoid the area. More information available at: twitter.com/SeattlePD
Alert from Seattle DOT: Please be aware of possible travel delays and detours during Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit. Details are available at bit.ly/vp-harris-visit. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Seattle this Tuesday and Wednesday (October 25-26). During vice presidential visits, the U.S. Secret Service has the authority… [ Keep reading ]
Wildfire smoke will cause the air quality to rise to UNHEALTHY for everyone levels near active fires, including the new fire in east King County. At this time, other areas in the Puget Sound region are expected to be UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS or worse. Take steps to reduce your… [ Keep reading ]
Wildfire smoke is continuing to move into the Seattle area. Air quality is now Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in most areas and Unhealthy for everyone in some areas. While the forecast has smoke decreasing later this week, air quality may change frequently throughout the day, and may be different from… [ Keep reading ]
Wildfire smoke continues to move into the Seattle area Saturday, September 10. A new fire, the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish, is sending additional smoke to Seattle. Air quality is now Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in most areas and Unhealthy for everyone in some areas. Español | 繁體中文 | 简体中文… [ Keep reading ]
Updated information is available for Saturday, September 10. Click here for the latest alert. Wildfire smoke is blowing into our region, causing air quality impacts. Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups Friday and Saturday. Air quality is expected to improve Sunday or Monday. When air quality is unhealthy… [ Keep reading ]
Alert Seattle: Heat Warning extended through Sunday 7/31. Cooling centers are available this weekend: https://alert.seattle.gov/2022/07/25/heat-wave-july-2022
AlertSeattle (SDOT): major traffic disruption UPDATE: Demonstration in Cal Anderson Park and marching to Seattle Center. Expect delays and rolling street closures: – Pine St between 11th Ave & 4th Ave. – 4th Ave between Pine St & Cedar St. – Cedar S…
