Seattle braces for a mixed bag of weather in the coming week. The city woke to overcast skies and a balmy 76°F this morning, with humidity high at 82%, and forecasts predict a week that will keep umbrellas in hand and fans on high, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
The NWS indicates a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms later today as the mercury is set to climb to a high near 91. The light west wind at around 6 mph might offer some respite from the heat, which will be felt more keenly with the high humidity levels. The forecast also points to a partly cloudy night ahead with temperatures dropping to around 73°F.
Monday's outlook promises even higher temperatures, as sunny skies will usher in a high near 97°F, with heat index values soaring as high as 100. The wind is expected to remain a nonfactor, with only a calm breeze becoming southwest from 5 to 8 mph as the morning progresses.
Tuesday will not bring much relief, since temperatures are expected to hover near 95°F under mostly sunny skies. There's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2pm. Similarly, a 70% chance of precipitation is on the horizon for Tuesday night, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.
Wednesday's weather may moderate somewhat, with a high around 84°F and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, a pattern that is anticipated to continue into Thursday. Continuing, Thursday night will yet again pit residents against a 60% likelihood of precipitation, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, followed by a further chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.
As the workweek concludes, Friday's conditions are expected to be partly sunny with a high near 85°F and a 50% chance of rain. Transitioning into the weekend, Saturday should offer a brief respite from the storms with more sunshine and a high around 80, though showers might still loom with a 40% chance of precipitation.
