March is flipping the script on the old "in like a lion, out like a lamb" adage this year as our weather is about to start roaring as we close down the month.

NWS’s Storm Prediction Center warned that the storm approaching Washington could cause a tornado. Just how uncommon is that occurrence?

Tornadoes in Washington state are relatively rare, but they do happen. Here's what to know if a twister touches down near you.

Recent government cuts have raised questions about whether President Donald Trump's administration will aim to dismantle and privatize the National Weather Service.

Throughout Wednesday evening, on this page, we’ll provide updates on closures, weather outlooks and impacts as storms roll through the region.

Washington State Ferries issued a bulletin advising that ferry routes may be impacted this evening, including all Kitsap routes. WSF will send riders alerts if vessels are delayed or canceled. Sign up at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/routealerts/.

NWS on Wednesday issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Oregon and Washington. Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland are under weather alert.

Any thunderstorms are most likely around 5 p.m., the weather service forecasts. That will change to likely rain by 11 p.m. Wednesday, with rain likely through Thursday morning and wind gusts of up to 22 mph.

Washington County officials have again extended the countywide burn ban, this time for another week. Officials will reevaluate on March 31, 2025.