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Seattle Braces for Wet Week Ahead with Rain and Potential Thunderstorms

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Published on May 16, 2025
Seattle Braces for Wet Week Ahead with Rain and Potential ThunderstormsSource: Facebook/US National Weather Service Seattle Washington

Seattle residents might want to keep their umbrellas close at hand, as the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a relatively damp week. There’s a fair chance that the city will experience intermittent rain throughout the next several days. Today, "a slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after noon," as stated by the National Weather Service.

For those who are planning weekend activities, it'd be advisable to gear up for wet weather. The NWS anticipates a 90% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms on Saturday. This wet outlook is poised to linger into early next week, with Monday bringing more rain and cloudy skies. Despite the dreary forecast, temperatures seem to remain moderately comfortable, hovering around the high 50s to low 60s.

The precipitation is not just an inconvenience but also a blessing, with new rainfall amounts of up to a half-inch possible. Keeping, as outlined by the NWS. "New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," the forecast detailed, shedding light on the amount of rainfall the city can expect.

Meanwhile, as we head into midweek, the chance of raindrops drops to a mere "slight chance," with Wednesday and Thursday offering partly sunny skies and highs inching towards the mid-60s.  All those looking to plan their days around the weather can find the latest updates and details on the NWS forecast page.