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Weather in Washington Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

72°F

Olympia, Washington

Short forecast

Mostly Sunny

Wind

9 mph W

Active alerts

5

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. West wind around 9 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Washington

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 28 at 1:40PM PDT until July 28 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Central Washington Cascade Foothills

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 28 at 11:17AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Unknown · Unknown

Areas: Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA; Stevens, WA

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 28 at 11:17AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Unknown · Unknown

Areas: Pend Oreille, WA

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 10:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Unknown · Unknown

Areas: Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Douglas, WA; Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA; Stevens, WA

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 27 at 10:24AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Unknown · Unknown

Areas: Columbia, WA; Walla Walla, WA

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Washington is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across Washington

This page uses Olympia as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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