Seattle residents whipped out their umbrellas once again as the National Weather Service reported a high likelihood of showers and thunderstorms sweeping through the city today. With a robust 70 percent chance of precipitation, the skies are expected to open up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., potentially complicating the lunchtime rush and mid-afternoon commutes. "A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm," the forecast on the National Weather Service website warns, also predicting a high of 58 degrees with south southwest wind shifting north in the afternoon.
Tonight, the tempest should simmer down with just a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. and skies clearing up slightly towards the evening; a slight chance of showers lingers between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m, as noted by the National Weather Service. Seattleites can expect a mostly cloudy night with a low around 46 degrees, the north wind calming to a light whisper that's barely there by nightfall, which could make for some restful sleep despite the earlier deluge of rainfall.
Come Thursday, the clouds are set to part, granting the city a reprieve and averting what has so often feels like an endless dampening of spirits. According to the National Weather Service, "Mostly sunny, with a high near 62" degrees can be anticipated as calm winds take over, segueing into a partly cloudy evening providing a slight chill with the mercury dipping to around 46 degrees.
Looking ahead, Friday's outlook promises partly sunny skies with a comfortable peak at 67 degrees—a teaser of summer for residents who've navigated puddles and dodged raindrops in the past weeks. However, the ever-persistent rain is forecasted to sneak back by Friday night; there's a 20 percent chance of rain after 11 p.m, continuing into a drizzly weekend that has a mix of 50 percent chance rain on Saturday, potential showers Saturday night and rolling into what seems an inevitable rainy Sunday angling with a high near 59 degrees.
