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Seattle Braces for Cloudy Memorial Day, Rain Expected to Follow, NWS Reports

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Published on May 27, 2024
Seattle Braces for Cloudy Memorial Day, Rain Expected to Follow, NWS ReportsSource: Unsplash/ Anandu Vinod

Seattle residents can expect a cloud-laden Memorial Day with daytime temperatures mildly clambering to a comfortable 67 degrees. By the evening, those partaking in late-night remembrances might encounter a slight, 10 percent chance of showers, with overcast conditions comfortably hovering around 52 degrees, as reported by National Weather Service.

Rain is set to make a more definitive appearance come Tuesday, when an 80 percent probability will bring showers predominantly after 9 a.m., accompanied by a cooler high near 58 degrees. According to National Weather Service, rainfall is expected to be modest, with accumulation less than a tenth of an inch.

The soggy conditions are predicted to extend into Tuesday night—with a 70 percent chance of rainfall likely before the late hour of 11 p.m., then transforming into a possibility of intermittent showers as the night progresses. Temperatures are anticipated to dip to about 48 degrees accompanied by a soft south wind.

Wednesday's weather appears to be a medley of showers and potential thunderstorms post 11 a.m., setting the stage for a mostly cloudy day with highs just shy of 60. According to the forecast by National Weather Service, there is a 70 percent likelihood that new rainfall could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could result in heavier downpours.

As the week progresses, Thursday marks a departure from the dampness, casting long-awaited sunlight over the city with a high nearing 63. The clear skies are expected to last into the night, setting the stage for a mostly sunny Friday hovering around 66 degrees.

Over the weekend, the patterns of unpredictability make a comeback with a slight chance of showers on Saturday under partly sunny skies, with highs touching 70. The variation continues into Sunday, where rain chances loom once again, as the week concludes with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68. For the most current weather updates, visit National Weather Service.