Seattle weather: Morning clouds to afternoon sun Friday, slow warming
Seattle will warm quickly early next week as weather temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s. (FOX 13 Seattle)
SEATTLE - Morning clouds to start our Friday as the upper level low slowly moves eastward through Saturday. You can't rule out some patchy drizzle in the early morning hours, but clouds will clear into the afternoon for more sunshine.
Seattle will stay comfortably in the 70s, making for excellent weather outdoors. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Thursday recap
Before moving on to the next dry pattern, we should mention the rainfall we saw Thursday from the thunderstorms. This was the first measurable rainfall SEA Airport has seen during the month of July, even going back several days into June. Thursday's rain brought over half the normal amount of rain we typically see for the month. Along with the rain, the showers brought quite a bit of lightning over western Washington, with over 1,000 strikes reported by the NWS Seattle.
Before moving on to the next dry pattern, we should mention the rainfall we saw Thursday from the thunderstorms.
What's next:
Friday will be back to normal temperatures, reaching the mid to upper 70s. Highs will still remain cooler along the coast in the 60s and 90s continue for central Washington.
Friday will be back to normal temperatures, reaching the mid to upper 70s.
Fire danger is expected to stay elevated Friday afternoon and evening across parts of Eastern Washington, where a Red Flag Warning has been issued.
Seattle weather will stay much less concerning, but everyone should remain wildfire aware. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
High pressure rebuilds Sunday into early next week, with the forecast remaining on track for highs in the 80s to even possible low 90s.
Seattle will warm quickly early next week as weather temperatures climb into the 80s and 90s. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team and the National Weather Service.