Seattleites braced for a dramatic spring storm — hail, lightning and even a twister or two — that never happened this week.

Thunder and lightning safety starts with seeking good shelter. Indoors is best, and lower levels or basements are optimum. If you don’t have that, pick a room with no windows that doesn’t have an ...

A severe thunderstorm watch has been announced for Lewis, Thurston, Pierce, and King counties until 9pm tonight.