Seattle woke up under a low gray lid Friday, with fog and mist hanging over Boeing Field (KBFI), temperatures hovering around 55°F, and visibility trimmed to roughly two miles. That dreary start is just the warm-up: light rain is likely this morning, with a shot at steadier showers and even an isolated thunderstorm or two this afternoon as southerly winds start to flex.
Showers And A Slight Thunder Risk
Forecast models call for a chance of rain before 11 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between about 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Highs should land near 67°F, with south-southwest winds around 9–14 mph. According to the National Weather Service, most locations are looking at light rainfall totals, under a tenth of an inch, even as Small Craft Advisories kick in this afternoon into tonight for parts of Puget Sound and the eastern Strait.
Afternoon Winds And Marine Impacts
Onshore flow will strengthen into the afternoon, turning things breezy along the Sound and through the Strait, with gusts near 20 knots in more exposed corridors. Boaters should secure loose gear and be ready for choppy seas, while drivers on bridges and other open stretches of road can expect conditions to feel distinctly blustery during the stronger gusts.
Plan Your Commute
Morning fog and spotty showers could easily slow the commute, so building in extra time for ferries and watching for slick ramps during any heavier bursts of rain would be wise. The unsettled pattern is expected to ease by Sunday, with drier weather likely early next week, so a waterproof layer is still a smart move for weekend plans before conditions calm down.
