2 weeks Ago By Brian Cook
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a forecast for wet and overcast conditions across the city, with a steady stream of rain anticipated throughout the coming week. As residents brace themselves for the deluge, the NWS details that today's weather can expect "Rain, mainly before 5pm" with a high near 49 degrees and a south-southwest wind ranging from 14 to 21 mph, hinged with gusts possibly peaking at 26 mph. The chance of precipitation holds firm at 90%, with new rainfall amounts expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, as per the National Weather Service.
As evening approaches, the National Weather Service predicts the rainfall will persist, noting that tonight's weather will "Rain, mainly after 9pm" and temperatures are set to bottom out around 40 degrees. The south winds are slated to decrease in intensity moderately, moving at 7 to 14 mph. Although the precipitation is likely to continue unabated, the forecasted rainfall quantities are again anticipated to fall largely between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
For those looking to start their week, the outlook doesn't seem to promise any respite from the damp conditions. The precipitation pattern is locked in place, with the National Weather Service announcing a 100% chance of rain for Sunday and Monday, with highs hovering near the 49 to 50-degree mark. Winds will continue to blow from the south-southwest at a gentler clip of 8 to 10 mph.
Despite the certainty of rain, the amounts forecast for the beginning of the week suggest only minor accumulation with "less than a tenth of an inch possible."Looking further ahead, the rinse-and-repeat cycle of rainfall seems to persist decisively, with showers expected to continue into Tuesday and yet again on Wednesday, though with a slightly higher temperature at about 53 degrees. The NWS defines Thursday and Friday as wet, albeit with warmer air as highs edge closer to the mid-50s range.
Even as the city's inhabitants adapt to navigate this sequence of sogginess, the precipitation amounts set to adorn our streets and fill our gutters appear lighter..
