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The world changed for thousands in South Florida 30 years ago following the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. A storm this extreme took creativity to stay safe; many even used mattresses off their beds.

Seattle weather: Heat Advisory goes into effect Wednesday

Heat advisory goes into effect tomorrow as temperatures rise into the mid-80s to low-90s. This will last a couple of days before we cool back down!

Cooling down into the weekend
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas has the details.

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Seattle weather: A mild start to the work week

We're expecting a mild start to the work week before temperatures begin to increase. The cloud cover will return tomorrow morning before breaking for more sunshine.

Hotter weather on the way

Not a bad looking 3-day forecast if you ask me! A few cloudy mornings but we'll remain mild. Another warm-up is on the way by the middle of next week so soak this up.

Weekend: Clouds to sun with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s

Morning clouds and afternoon sunshine this weekend with highs slightly warmer than average. We have another warm up coming our way next week with potential to hit 90!

Seattle weather: Some relief ahead, but hot weather returns next week

A few light morning showers will give way to some afternoon sunshine and cooler temperatures as nice onshore flow brings in cooler air just in time for the weekend.

Cooler temperatures return for the weekend
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Overnight temps are warm again, landing well above our seasonal norm of 57 for this time of year. We expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance for a few showers on the coast.

Seattle weather: Cooler temperatures on tap for the weekend!

We've got a cooler and more pleasant weekend on tap for Western Washington, with the threat for thunderstorms firing up over the mountains Saturday.