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Seattle weather: Rainy Tuesday with chance of thunderstorms
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone says Tuesday will be rainy and breezy with a slight chance for thunderstorms.
SEATTLE - Widespread rain Tuesday morning in Western Washington will turn into hit-or-miss downpours this afternoon and evening. People in Seattle should expect mostly cloudy weather with blustery conditions and occasional showers.
There could be times of locally heavy rain with blustery weather in Seattle on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Heavy rain and strong gusts in western Washington
Local perspective:
There's a small amount of instability in the atmosphere today that could produce isolated lightning and small hail; however, most will only experience rain.
It'll be blustery today as well. Gusts over Whidbey Island this morning have consistently reached at least 45 mph, but that's the exception. Elsewhere, we expect gusts to range between 25-35 mph with spotty areas getting to 40 mph.
Highs will be slightly below average in the mid 50s for many backyards.
People in Seattle can plan on mostly cloudy and wet weather on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Snow in the passes
Big picture view:
Later tonight, there could be minor snow over Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes. Any snow there would be relatively short-lived because temperatures tomorrow will be well above freezing.
Over White Pass and Mount Baker, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 5 p.m. today for accumulating snow. Drive carefully in those areas and check WSDOT restrictions before you travel! The highest peaks of the Cascades will get the most snow.
Possible flooding across the Sound
A heads-up: there's a Flood Watch in effect today for the Skokomish River in Mason County.
Drier, quieter and milder weather will follow on Wednesday. Rain returns to Western Washington on Thursday evening. Friday and Saturday could have light, isolated showers from time-to-time. Shower-free weather is likely on Sunday. Temperatures warm to the mid 60s with partly sunny skies on Monday.
Warmly,
Abby Acone
The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle meteorologist Abby Acone.
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