Seattle residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy, as the National Weather Service in Seattle is forecasting a wet week ahead. According to the latest update, today's weather consists of showers with a high near 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a south-southwest wind running at 15 to 18 mph, potent enough to unleash gusts as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is pegged at a solid 80%.
Tonight, the showers are expected to take a brief intermission before 10 pm, but they're likely to make a comeback after 11 pm. The temperature should hover around a mild 48 degrees, with a south southeast wind relaxing to a gentle 6 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation drops slightly, but still holds at a notable 60%. The NWS has indicated that any fresh rainfall should be minimal, with "new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible."
As we move into Monday, the likelihood of showers falls to 40%, and skies are expected to clear up somewhat, leading to partly sunny conditions with a high near 58. Winds should remain modest at around 6 mph out of the south. The evening predicts mild conditions as well, with only a 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm and an anticipated low of about 44 degrees.
For those craving more sun, Tuesday will not disappoint with a forecast of "Mostly sunny, with a high near 61." The calm is destined to be short-lived, however, as the likelihood of rain increases once again come Wednesday afternoon. The latter part of the week looks to follow suit, with rain expected on Wednesday night through to Saturday, keeping conditions consistently cloudy and damp with highs ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s throughout the period, according to NWS Seattle.
