Residents of Seattle should be prepared for a classic autumn week filled with clouds and rain, according to the National Weather Service. With daytime temperatures peaking at 59°F, the overcast skies have firmly settled in over the city, bringing a 50% chance of rain today before noon, which then drops to a slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm. The rest of the day should see gradual clearing, as reported from the recent weather update.
Tonight's forecast suggests partly cloudy skies, with a calmness settling over the city and a low hitting around 45°F. However, the calm is set to be short-lived, as Saturday promises a 60% chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Temperatures are projected to hover around 55°F, the precursor to a wet weekend.
The NWS notes that Sunday won't provide any reprieve with showers and the potential for thunderstorms in the late afternoon. These might bring higher rainfall amounts depending on the severity of the thunderstorms. As the winds pick up, gusting as high as 25 mph, the certainty of precipitation stands at 100%.
Come Sunday night, the forecast holds strong showers, with a chance of thunderstorms, that continue to loom over the city. The low should be around 48°F, and then, the new week begins with a 30 percent chance of showers dissipating by 11am on Monday. From Tuesday through Thursday, Seattle residents will see more clouds and showers, with rain likely by Wednesday night. "Rain likely," reiterates the forecast for an undoubtedly soaked Thursday.
For the most current weather conditions and updates, Seattleites can visit the National Weather Service website at NWS Seattle. While unpredictable at times, the one sure thing is that umbrellas should be kept close at hand throughout the coming days.
