Seattle weather: Weekend cooldown after a toasty Friday
Seattle weather becomes drier Monday with highs staying in the comfortable 70s through much of next week. (FOX 13 Seattle)
SEATTLE - On Friday, temperatures will again return to the 80s in the Seattle area. Onshore flow will bring in some more relief on Saturday and Sunday, dropping temps into the mid 70s, a little below the average for this time of year, which is typically 78 degrees. Expect calm winds in the afternoon.
Seattle weather becomes drier Monday with highs staying in the comfortable 70s through much of next week. (FOX 13 Seattle)
In Eastern Washington, the near triple digits will stick around heading into the first part of the weekend. Temperatures will again hit around 100 degrees in parts of Eastern Washington on Friday. Scattered showers are possible in Western Washington this weekend.
Seattle weather turns dry again Monday as sunshine gradually returns. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Red Flag Warning
Today, a Red Flag Warning is posted for portions of Central Washington and Eastern Oregon due to dry air and gusts to 30-35 mph. This could fuel existing fires. If any new fires start, they have the possibility of spreading rapidly.
A more widespread threat develops across much of the Inland Northwest on Saturday. Tomorrow, the Red Flag Warning encompasses a greater area — enveloping Eastern Washington and Oregon. Winds Saturday could be more forceful in Eastern Washington, reaching 40 mph.
Fire danger will still be elevated on Sunday and thereafter.
Today, a Red Flag Warning is posted for portions of Central Washington and Eastern Oregon due to dry air and gusts to 30-35 mph. (FOX 13 Seattle)
In Western Washington, we're tracking good air quality and lower fire danger into the weekend with moderate warmth, cloudier skies and a small chance of isolated showers Saturday and Sunday.
Take good care,
Meteorologist Abby Acone and the FOX 13 Weather Team
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The Source: Information in this story came from the National Weather Service and the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team.