Seattle Weather: Summer temperatures Wednesday, highs in the 80s

Seattle Weather: Summer temperatures Wednesday, highs in the 80s

High pressure will continue to build into Wednesday, creating offshore flow and summer-like temperatures before spotty rain creeps in Thursday.

High pressure will continue to build into Wednesday, creating offshore flow and summer-like temperatures before spotty rain creeps in Thursday.

Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA

Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA

Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday. 

Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday. 

Seattle Weather: Warming up to summer temperatures this week

Seattle Weather: Warming up to summer temperatures this week

High pressure will continue to build and amplify by the middle of the week, making for the warmest temperatures of the year. Offshore flow will increase temperatures into the 80s by Wednesday along with plenty of sunshine.

High pressure will continue to build and amplify by the middle of the week, making for the warmest temperatures of the year. Offshore flow will increase temperatures into the 80s by Wednesday along with plenty of sunshine.

Seattle weather: Showers and sunbreaks on Memorial Day

Seattle weather: Showers and sunbreaks on Memorial Day

As we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we are forecasting mostly quiet weather for Memorial Day events around western Washington. Only isolated showers are possible at times.

As we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we are forecasting mostly quiet weather for Memorial Day events around western Washington. Only isolated showers are possible at times.

Seattle weather: Monday will start with sprinkles, then dry skies in the afternoon
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Seattle weather: Monday will start with sprinkles, then dry skies in the afternoon

Highs for Memorial Day Monday will be a few degrees cooler than what we saw this weekend, peaking in the mid to upper 60s. After a few morning sprinkles, skies will dry and clear out for more afternoon sunshine.

Highs for Memorial Day Monday will be a few degrees cooler than what we saw this weekend, peaking in the mid to upper 60s. After a few morning sprinkles, skies will dry and clear out for more afternoon sunshine.

Seattle Weather: Memorial Day morning showers, afternoon sunshine

Seattle Weather: Memorial Day morning showers, afternoon sunshine

Highs for Memorial Day Monday will be a few degrees cooler than what we saw this weekend, peaking in the mid to upper 60s. After a few morning sprinkles, skies will dry and clear out for more afternoon sunshine.

Highs for Memorial Day Monday will be a few degrees cooler than what we saw this weekend, peaking in the mid to upper 60s. After a few morning sprinkles, skies will dry and clear out for more afternoon sunshine.

Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week

Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week

Today’s forecast will feature beautifully mild and pleasant weather. While we track cooler and slightly damp conditions on Memorial Day, a big warmup will follow on Wednesday. 

Today’s forecast will feature beautifully mild and pleasant weather. While we track cooler and slightly damp conditions on Memorial Day, a big warmup will follow on Wednesday. 

Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season

Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

Seattle Weather: Light Rain on Memorial Day

Seattle Weather: Light Rain on Memorial Day

Our Memorial Day weekend is in full swing, and we are enjoying this beautiful view of Mount Rainier today.  Lots of sunshine  and warmth as many are celebrating this long Holiday weekend.

Our Memorial Day weekend is in full swing, and we are enjoying this beautiful view of Mount Rainier today.  Lots of sunshine  and warmth as many are celebrating this long Holiday weekend.

Seattle weather: 80 degree temperatures on the horizon

Seattle weather: 80 degree temperatures on the horizon

While we're forecasting highs in the 80s for the middle of next workweek, Memorial Day weekend will feature initial warmth followed by showers on Monday.As you're enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend, remember to always wear a life vest when you're out on the water. Year-round in western Washington, water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Cold water shock is a real threat. Please be careful!

While we're forecasting highs in the 80s for the middle of next workweek, Memorial Day weekend will feature initial warmth followed by showers on Monday.As you're enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend, remember to always wear a life vest when you're out on the water. Year-round in western Washington, water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Cold water shock is a real threat. Please be careful!