The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts a partly sunny day today, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-noon, and a peak temperature around 62 degrees. According to the detailed forecast, the wind will shift from light and variable to northwest at approximately 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, Seattle residents might need to keep their umbrellas handy as there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, transitioning to a higher chance of showers after 2 a.m. The low is expected to be around 50 degrees, with the north-northwest wind slowing down to a light breeze by evening. The likelihood of precipitation is about 30%. Moreover, the upcoming week appears to bring more variability, with a 20% chance of showers before 11 a.m. tomorrow and mostly cloudy skies continuing into Tuesday.

However, there's good news for those looking for clearer skies as the week progresses. Tuesday forecasts mostly sunny weather with a comfortable high near 68 degrees. The calm winds are set to take a turn to the north northwest, ascending to around 6 mph by the afternoon.

The latter half of the week promises even more sun. The Juneteenth holiday is anticipated to be sunny with a high near 74 degrees, ideal for commemorations and festivities. The trend of clear skies is expected to persist, with nighttime temperatures remaining steadily in the mid-50s. Meanwhile, Thursday could warm up to nearly 80 degrees, giving Seattle a hint of summer on the horizon.

While the city gears up to embrace the warmer days at the end of the week, Friday and Saturday's forecast suggests mostly sunny weather with highs in the mid to upper 70s. As the weekend beckons outdoor plans, the evenings are expected to be partly cloudy, with lows nearing the upper 50s. So gear up, Seattle, for a week that could potentially have you both reaching for your raincoat and relishing the summer sun.