1 week Ago By Aaron Washington
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a weather forecast for the region, anticipating a wet and blustery period ahead. According to the latest advisory, Seattle residents can expect rain, with a high probability of precipitation over the next few days. Today, a 90% chance of rain is forecast before 5 p.
m., which may culminate in thunderstorms in the evening.Temperatures are hovering around the low 50s during the day, and tonight's low is expected to be around 39 degrees Fahrenheit; the imminent rainfall is coupled with southwest winds blowing at speeds of up to 11 miles per hour, bringing new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
However, thunderstorms could potentially produce higher totals. Moving into the weekend, Saturday's forecast suggests a 40 percent chance of rain under partly sunny skies, with a slight uptick in temperature anticipated to reach a high near 52 degrees.Conditions will likely deteriorate come Sunday, as a 100% chance of rain is on the docket paired with gusty south winds of up to 21 miles per hour, and new rainfall amounts could accumulate between a quarter and half an inch.
The pattern of wet weather is forecast to persist into next week, with the NWS predicting more rain on Monday holding an 80% chance of precipitation and a warmer high near 59 degrees.Tuesday's outlook provides a minor reprieve, as Seattle is forecast to experience a slight chance of rain and partially sunny skies, with the mercury anticipated to climb to a comfortable high of 66 degrees however, the likelihood of rain returns by midweek, bringing temperatures back down into the lower 50s and maintaining a consistent stream of moisture through to Thursday. As we look to the skies, the cumulative impact of these conditions is expected to bring additional rainfall, emphasizing the need for residents to prepare for damp and unpredictable weather patterns in the days ahead.
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