Seattle weather: Late summer heat Tuesday, high fire danger and gusty winds

Seattle weather: summer heat on the way before a quick cooldown

FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your forecast.

SEATTLE - It was a nice and sunny Monday afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to the low 70s. The sunset this evening at 7:20 p.m., and skies will be clear into the overnight. 

It was a nice sunny afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to the low 70s.

Temperatures Monday were a few degrees below the seasonal average, but it was a few degrees warmer than Sunday. 

Temperatures today were a few degrees below seasonal average, but it was a few degrees warmer than Sunday. 

Winds Tuesday will increase from the east as high pressure amplifies over Western Washington. Gusts will be strongest in the cascade foothills. 

Winds Tuesday will increase from the east as high pressure amplifies over Western Washington. 

Fire danger will be increased due to gusty winds, warm temperatures and the potential for fire to spread quickly. 

Fire danger will be increased due to gusty winds, warm temperatures and the potential for fire to spread quickly. 

Highs will be warm for this time of year Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s for some of the warmest spots. 

Highs will be warm for this time of year Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s for some of the warmest spots.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Skies will be sunny and warm through the week, with highs in the 70s. Chance of showers return Sunday into Monday. 

Skies will be sunny and warm through the week, with highs in the 70s.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

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