Seattle residents, prepare for a string of wet days ahead. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the city is expecting a consistent pattern of showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the week. With humidity sitting high at 87% and temperatures hovering in the mid-40s, the overcast Seattle skies will be delivering rainfall after rainfall.
The detailed forecast provided by the NWS indicates a 30 percent chance of showers overnight with a cloudy sky and a low around 43 degrees. The wind chill is making it feel slightly colder at 42 degrees, so it's best to bundle up if you're stepping out. Wednesday itself won't be offering much relief—it's slated to have showers with a 100% chance of precipitation and new amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Transitioning into Thursday, the showers continue, with the added potential for thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Despite this added drama in the skies, the rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, though this could increase in areas struck by thunderstorms. For the night, the pattern persists with more showers and temperatures dipping to a low of around 37 degrees.
The probability of rain extends into the weekend, with rain likely on Friday, especially after 11 a.m., and continuous downpour anticipated for Saturday and Sunday. Those looking to venture outside should brace for cloudy conditions, high temperatures near 50 degrees, and persistent precipitation. According to the NWS forecast, the start of next week doesn't seem any drier, with rain and cloudy skies predicted through Tuesday.
With the certainty of wet weather ahead, Seattle's typical rain-drenched days are here to stay for a while. Commuters should expect slick streets and the usual slowdowns that the rain brings. ==
