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Seattle weather: Clear skies to return on Wednesday
Clouds will be around to start the day on Wednesday, but sunshine will return for the afternoon.
SEATTLE - Seattle will be treated to another day of beautiful and mild weather before blistering heat returns this weekend.
Slightly cooler-than-normal weather can be expected in Seattle today. (FOX 13 Seattle)
This afternoon, highs will rise to the low to mid 70s around Puget Sound. After a cloudy and murky start to the day for some, increasing sunshine can be expected this afternoon.
Temperatures jump to the upper 70s on Thursday before the upper 80s are back in action on Friday.
Hotter weather makes a comeback in Seattle this upcoming weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Hot weather returns to Seattle
What's next:
Due to a ridge of high pressure overhead, what's called a 'thermal trough' at the surface and northeasterly winds, highs will spike to almost 90 degrees this weekend. Fire danger will be elevated during this time. We'll have to monitor for any air quality issues.
Blistering heat will develop in Seattle this weekend due to high pressure, a thermal trough and northeasterly winds. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Things are heating up in Seattle this weekend as sweltering, dry weather continues. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Thank you so much!
Warmly,
Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan
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The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Abby Acone and Brian MacMillan.