Seattle is waking up Friday under cloudy skies, but the calm will not last. Rain is expected to spread inland this morning, with a high near 59. A coastal flood advisory also covers Seattle and nearby low-lying areas through noon.
Rain Builds Through Friday Afternoon
The National Weather Service expects an 80% chance of rain Friday, with rain spreading inland through the morning and the frontal system reaching KSEA between 7 and 10 a.m. PST. South winds should stay around 7 mph in the city, while rainfall amounts are expected to remain below a tenth of an inch, according to NWS Seattle.
The coastal flood advisory runs from 6 a.m. to noon and warns of minor tidal flooding, with water potentially reaching 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level along shorelines and other low-lying spots. Drivers should not go around barricades or through water of unknown depth, particularly near waterfront roads, parks and parking lots.
The new advisory is a substantive update to Hoodline's Thursday forecast, which called for a wet weekend but listed no land-based watches or warnings for Seattle. The latest outlook also points to a sharper turn toward unsettled weather beginning Friday afternoon.
Saturday Starts Mild Before A Wetter Night
Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies, with a 50% chance of rain in the afternoon. The high should reach about 57 degrees, and rain has a 90% chance Saturday night, with gusts of roughly 30–40 mph away from the coast.
Sunday brings rain, with a high near 54. The coast will face stronger conditions, including a high surf advisory beginning Friday afternoon, so beach and ferry-area plans may require extra caution.
Cooler And Less Wet By Midweek
Rain remains likely Monday, with a high near 52, before Tuesday offers a partly sunny window near 52 degrees and only a slight chance of afternoon rain. A chance of rain is in the forecast Wednesday, with a high near 50.
