Washington Now
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Right Now
Today: Mostly Sunny, high near 77°F, low around 52°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
- Small Craft AdvisorySheboygan to Port Washington WI; Port Washington to North Point Light WI
- Heat AdvisoryWashington; Nowata; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Wagoner; Southeast Osage
- Heat AdvisoryWashington; Nowata; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Wagoner; Southeast Osage
- Heat AdvisoryWashington; Nowata; Craig; Pawnee; Tulsa; Rogers; Mayes; Creek; Wagoner; Western Osage; Northeast Osage; Southeast Osage
- Beach Hazards StatementCoastal Hancock; Coastal Washington
- Flood WatchEastern Juab/Millard Counties; Central Mountains; Sanpete Valley; Sevier Valley; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell; Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys; Bryce Canyon Country; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Recent Earthquakes
Active Wildfires
- SINLAHEKIN — Okanogan166,868 ac (41% contained)
- LITTLE GIANT — Chelan162,961 ac (27% contained)
- Kaiser Canyon — Okanogan138,293 ac (98% contained)
- Modrite — Ferry57,594 ac (98% contained)
- Colwash — Yakima39,073 ac (98% contained)
- PTARMIGAN — Okanogan25,104 ac (55% contained)
- THREE QUEENS — Kittitas8,596 ac (5% contained)
- Border 2 — Whatcom7,633 ac (73% contained)
- Luna — Whatcom5,740 ac (27% contained)
- HIGH LAVA — Skamania2,894 ac (30% contained)
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Stevens (County)
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Yakima (County)
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Okanogan (County)
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Ferry (County)
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Spokane Indian Reservation
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Colville Indian Reservation
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Yakama Reservation
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Chelan (County)
- WILDFIRESMon Aug 03 2026Spokane (County)
- AUTUMN LANE FIRESun Aug 02 2026Spokane (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Washington
908 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Washington.
Gas Prices
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Washington-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Washington right now?
As of the latest update, it's 54.3°F and Unknown Precipitation in Washington. Today's forecast: Mostly Sunny.
What is the population of Washington?
Washington has a population of approximately 7,688,549, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the average gas price in Washington?
The average price for regular gasoline in Washington is $5.21 per gallon, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
How much does electricity cost in Washington?
Residential electricity in Washington costs about 13.11¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Washington?
The median home value in Washington is $564,600, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 5%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Washington?
Yes, there are currently 6 active National Weather Service alerts for Washington.