The National Weather Service in Seattle warns of an eventful weather spell ahead for locals, with rainfall and the potential boom of thunderstorms lining up the forecast. As per the latest update from NWS Seattle, conditions today are expected to bring rain primarily before 3 pm, followed by possible showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. With a high temperature near 64 degrees and south-southeast winds traveling 10 to 13 mph, the certainty of precipitation stands at 100%. For those voyaging out, new rainfall could range between a quarter and half an inch, as noted by the National Weather Service.
Tonight, arriving before midnight, showers and thunderstorms are still likely, with a slight chance of showers lingering between midnight and 1 am which could produce less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation. Thunderstorms, however, might offer more generous amounts. The cloud cover will hover mostly, providing a blanket with temperatures dipping to a low of around 52 degrees, as an east wind of about 8 mph swings to the south after midnight.
Looking ahead to Thursday, Seattleites can expect partly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a comfortable high of around 66 degrees. However, as the south wind blows at a speed of 7 to 11 mph, residents should stay alert for showers predicted mainly before 5 am. The chance of precipitation revs up to an assertive 90%, with new rainfall potentially registering between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Taking a cue from the NWS forecast, the wind's manifestation in gusts could reach as high as 24 mph that evening.
As we edge toward the weekend, Friday forecasts suggest a declining chance of rain before 8 am, followed by a possibility of showers between 8 and 11 am. Despite the morning uncertainty, the day promises to partly clear up, bathing the city in intermittent sunny spells with temperatures aiming for the mid-60s. Predictions for the following night hint at mostly cloudy conditions, setting the stage with around 53 degrees of nocturnal chill. Even as winds head north in the afternoon at a mild strength of 6 to 10 mph, they hold remnants, in their midst, of the past days' tempest.
The NWS suggests the weather could mellow over the weekend, with a partly sunny Saturday and a mostly sunny Sunday graciously offering a respite. Temperatures will flirt with the early 60s as the week winds down. The following Monday and Tuesday promise sunnier dispositions, with the mercury gradually climbing to the higher 60s, a welcome change for those craving clearer skies. Restful nights are on the horizon too, with forecasts indicating conditions will be mostly clear to partly cloudy.
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