Seattle weather: Morning clouds to sunshine, highs in the upper 70s

It was a beautiful sunny and warm afternoon for western Washington's first day of July.

Seattle Skyline

It was a beautiful sunny and warm afternoon for Western Washington's first day of July.

Highs today topped out in the mid to upper 80s, which was over 10 degrees above average. It wasn't quite as warm as Monday, but summer is in full effect! 

Today's Highs

Highs today topped out in the mid to upper 80s, which was over 10 degrees above average. It wasn't quite as warm as Monday, but summer is in full effect!

Lows tonight will be mild as clouds start to increase by early Wednesday morning. Winds will also be breezy along the coast and through the passes as onshore flow increases. 

Lows Tonight

Lows tonight will be mild as clouds start to increase by early Wednesday morning.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Onshore flow will increase on Wednesday, making for morning clouds to afternoon sunshine. Highs will be a few degrees cooler, peaking in the mid to upper 70s.

Tomorrow's Highs

Onshore flow will increase on Wednesday, making for morning clouds to afternoon sunshine. Highs will be a few degrees cooler, peaking in the mid to upper 70s.

A Red Flag Warning goes into effect from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday for dry and gusty conditions in central Washington. 

High Fire Danger

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect 2pm until 9pm Wednesday for dry and gusty conditions. 

We will see a repeat of morning clouds to afternoon sunshine through the end of the week. It is looking like a great 4th of July with nice mild temperatures and afternoon sunshine. We will start to warm up again by early next week with highs back into the 80s!

Seattle Extended

We will see a repeat of morning clouds to afternoon sunshine through the end of the week. 

The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson and the National Weather Service.

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