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Seattle Braces for a Week of Rain and Moderate Temperatures, Says National Weather Service

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Published on October 18, 2024
Seattle Braces for a Week of Rain and Moderate Temperatures, Says National Weather ServiceSource: Unsplash/ Jingjie wong

The National Weather Service in Seattle is forecasting a week filled with rain and moderate temperatures, indicating a wet pattern for the area over the next several days. In an update provided earlier this morning, officials described the imminent weather conditions as consistently rainy, with today expecting rain mainly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and a high temperature near 54°F. Winds are expected to blow south at speeds of 9 to 15 mph, potentially reaching gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, residents should again expect rain, primarily before 2 a.m., with the temperature holding steady around 54°F. The chance of precipitation is pegged at a definitive 100%. In what might be seen as a relentless bout of rainfall, Saturday's forecast is similarly damp, with a 90% chance of rain and gusts that could reach 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

Furthermore, the pattern of rain will continue into Saturday night with a low around 57°F, same temperatures expected to linger through Sunday, which also carries a 90% chance of rainfall. The precipitation throughout this period could accumulate significant amounts, totaling between a quarter and half an inch by Sunday evening.

Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast doesn't let up, with rain anticipated once again and a high near 57°F. Monday night might see a reduction in rainfall, mainly before 11 p.m., while Tuesday is slated to bring a rare peek of sunshine with mostly sunny skies and a high near 55°F. However, the respite appears short-lived, as rain chances return by Thursday, continuing the wet trend observed over the previous days.