Seattle residents might want to keep their umbrellas close at hand, as the National Weather Service is forecasting a damp and gusty week ahead. According to the latest data from the NWS, the city can expect an 80 percent chance of rain on Sunday with potential gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts are predicted to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The wet weather isn't the only concern; visibility could drop to six miles with a creeping mist enveloping the city's skyline.

Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s, but wind chill factors are set to make it feel a touch chillier. The NWS warns that come Monday, showers are very likely, and thunderstorms could also make an appearance after 11am. The chance of precipitation jumps to 90 percent, bringing with it new rainfall amounts that could exceed a tenth of an inch in thunderstorms. In the night, the likelihood of showers and possible thunderstorms before 11pm persists, with skies expected to start clearing up afterwards.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, Seattle will experience a slight reprieve with a partly sunny forecast and 40 percent chance of rain. Temperatures might reach up to a comfortable 58 degrees before dipping to a low around 43 in the evening. The National Weather Service forecast promises a change in the weather pattern midweek, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees on Wednesday, before nighttime lows settle around 45.

By Thursday, the city should prepare to bask in sunny conditions and warmer temperatures, with highs projected to climb to near 68 degrees. Friday is set to follow suit, boasting sunny skies and a significant warm-up to a high near 76. The clear weather is expected to carry through to the weekend, rounding out with a sunny Saturday and high temperatures nudging close to 78 degrees. This spell of bright weather could be the perfect opportunity for Seattleites to finally shed their raincoats and soak in the anticipated sunshine.