Lightning Risk Sparks Fire Alerts | Seattle News

Lightning’s about to ignite trouble in Seattle’s dry heat — Red Flag Warning in effect through Thursday night, with thunderstorms likely in the Cascades and Olympics, plus dry spots like Thurston County at risk. Olympia faces storms before 3 PM with 80% rain chance, highs near 72, but the real danger? Fires sparked by lightning won’t fade easily. Temperatures soar into the 80s by Sunday. If you’re out in the wild, make sure you can reach help — and skip outdoor burning until conditions improve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/104e2b6512b6d6ca