Seattle woke Thursday to light rain and a temperature around 55 degrees at Boeing Field, with a daytime high near 66. Rain is likely through late morning, but the unsettled weather may not be over after the commute: showers and a few thunderstorms are possible from about 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. Keep the umbrella handy, because summer is apparently not ready to leave quietly.
Showers Could Linger Through The Afternoon
The local forecast calls for rain before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms through late afternoon. Rainfall should generally stay below a tenth of an inch, although a heavier burst could develop in a thunderstorm, according to the National Weather Service. Winds should remain fairly light at 3 to 8 mph from the south and southwest.
Brighter Skies Arrive In Time For The Holiday Weekend
Thursday night turns partly cloudy, with a low near 53 degrees. Friday should be mostly sunny with a high near 68, followed by partly sunny skies and highs around 69 Saturday and 72 Sunday.
Labor Day is also expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 71, while Tuesday and Wednesday stay mild near 70 to 72 degrees. The extended outlook offers a sharp improvement for anyone trying to salvage outdoor plans after Thursday's soggy start.
Small Craft Advisory Remains In Effect Thursday Morning
People heading onto Puget Sound should take extra care Thursday morning, as a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for several inland and coastal waters until 11 a.m. Seas around 8 to 10 feet early Thursday are expected to ease later in the day, settling closer to 4 to 6 feet through the weekend.
The update follows Hoodline's Wednesday forecast, which focused on the first round of rain and wind. For Seattle, the latest pattern is clear: a wet Thursday, a brighter Friday and a mostly cooperative Labor Day weekend.
