Rain moves in late Monday, May 25, with breezy southerly winds and coastal advisories. Expect choppy ferries and slick roads during evening travel.

Sunny Sunday gives Seattle a warm break before rain and gusty southerly winds arrive Monday. Boaters and event planners should prepare for rough crossings and wet conditions.

Morning low clouds give way to a sunny Saturday; rain and gusty winds arrive on Memorial Day. Plan for wet, windy conditions Monday, May 25.

Sunny Friday with highs near 74°F. Rain is likely late Sunday into Memorial Day, with choppy waters and possible gales in the Strait.

Bellevue posted a "do not enter" advisory at Newcastle Beach after county water tests flagged high bacteria. Officials say people and pets should avoid the water while follow-up tests run.

Sunny Thursday with highs near 72°F. Small‑craft advisories tonight; rain likely Monday, May 25.

Morning clouds ease into sun with highs near 67°F; a cooler, wetter Memorial Day is likely. Boaters should watch advisories.

Pierce County warns rising temperatures and drought are increasing wildfire risk. A burn ban starts June 1 and residents are urged to prepare and enroll in alerts.

A sudden dust storm near Spangle last Wednesday dropped visibility to near zero and set off multiple collisions that closed U.S. 195.

Low clouds and patchy morning fog give way to mostly cloudy afternoons with highs near 64F. A warm-up into the low 70s is expected later this week.

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2026 ranks Seattle‑Tacoma eighth‑worst for daily PM2.5, driven largely by wildfire smoke. Health officials urge filtration, N95s and checking AQI.

Transient orcas were reported moving south past West Seattle this morning near the Fauntleroy ferry lanes. Viewers are advised to watch from shore and keep distance.

Cool morning clears to sunny afternoons with highs near 66°F. Small Craft Advisory will make the Strait choppy Monday afternoon into Tuesday.