Heat Advisory Calls for Extra Precautions

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a heat advisory for the Yakima area that will be in effect from 2:00 pm today, Monday, through 9:00 pm Tuesday, July 17th. The NWS is predicting temperatures in the City of Yakima could reach as high as 100 degrees during the heat advisory. The agency forecasts six … Continued

City of Yakima Taking Precautions Regarding Potential Flooding

The City of Yakima’s Public Works Department is taking precautions regarding potential flooding along Cowiche Creek and Wide Hollow Creek for this coming weekend. The Northwest River Forecast Center is reporting that the Naches River and the Yakima River may reach bank full this weekend. It appears the majority of the expected rainfall will come … Continued

Wind Advisory Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a wind advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th from 11:00 am through 10 pm. The NWS anticipates sustained winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. It cautions that tree limbs may break and scattered power outages … Continued

Wind Advisory Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a wind advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect today, Thursday, February 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The NWS anticipates sustained winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind speeds are expected to peak this afternoon. It cautions that … Continued

Weather Causing Delays for Yakima Transit

Due to weather conditions, Yakima Transit will have delays to all routes. Riders may experience 20 to 30 minute delays at each bus stop. The Yakima area continues to be under a Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. It is in effect through 12:00 pm today, Friday, December 29th. The City of … Continued

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a winter weather advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect from 4:00 am today, Thursday, December 28th through 12:00 pm tomorrow, Friday, December 29th. The advisory is due to a low pressure system that is expected to spread snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain over the … Continued

Air Stagnation Advisory Extended for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has extended an air stagnation advisory for the Yakima area through 12:00 pm next Tuesday, December 12th. The advisory, originally issued on Tuesday, December 5th, was scheduled to end at 12:00 pm today. The NWS said it is extending the advisory because an upper level ridge will persist over the … Continued

Air Stagnation Advisory Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued an air stagnation advisory for the Yakima area. It was announced at 2:50 pm today, Tuesday, and is in effect until Thursday at 12:00 pm. The advisory is due to an upper level ridge that will limit air movement. Freezing fog will be possible at times. NWS officials … Continued

Air Quality Alert Continues Through Wednesday

The Washington State Department of Ecology is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area that is in effect until 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 13th. It was scheduled to end at 10:00 am today, Monday. The alert applies to a three-county area that includes Yakima, Kittitas and Klickitat counties. It is due to … Continued

Air Quality Alert Extended Through Monday

The Washington State Department of Ecology is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area that is in effect until 10:00 am on Monday, September 11th. The alert is due to wildfires burning in the region, combined with forecasts that call for conditions that could cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in … Continued