Published
March 26, 2025 4:01pm PDT
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of western Washington and Oregon on Wednesday due to the potential threats of hail, lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain.
The FOX 13 Seattle team has dedicated reporters on the ground and meteorologists analyzing data to provide up-to-the-minute information on the storm.
Below are the latest developments regarding the thunderstorm watch.
3:12 p.m. – NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service has extended a severe thunderstorm watch for certain regions of Oregon and Washington until 9:00 p.m.
2:16 p.m. – Lightning Reported in King County, WA
Lightning strikes have already been documented in southern King County, according to the National Weather Service.
This is a developing situation; please check back for more updates.
The Source: The information in this report is sourced from the National Weather Service and the original reporting by the FOX 13 Seattle team.
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