Seattle weather: Milder, pleasant temperatures ahead

After experiencing multiple days with highs skyrocketing well above average in Seattle, we’re predicting a gradual cooling trend ahead.

Puget Sound will see one more afternoon with highs in the 80s before milder weather stages a comeback on Wednesday.

Dry weather is ongoing in Seattle this week.

Highs dip to the 70s in Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

By the numbers:

Highs on the west side of the state will lift to the mid 70s to the low 80s for many. The coast will enjoy Mother Nature’s A/C with highs in the 60s.

Temperatures will reach the low 80s in the Seattle area on Tuesday.

It'll be sizzling once again this afternoon in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

In Eastern Washington, intense heat continues today. If you have family and friends in the highlighted communities below, check to make sure they are finding ways to stay cool.

Heat Alerts are posted for Eastern Washington on Tuesday.

There are several heat alerts in effect for Eastern Washington on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Pleasant temperatures ahead in Seattle

What's next:

Wednesday will be noticeably cloudier around the region with pleasant temperatures. A mixture of clouds can be expected on Thursday. Temperatures on Friday drop to the upper 60s. Dry weather will be on repeat. Into the weekend, highs will reach the 70s.

Milder weather is ahead for Seattle this week.

Highs will drop to the upper 60s in Seattle on Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

For Father’s Day (and the first Sounders game in the FIFA Club World Cup), the weather will hold up beautifully. Partly sunny skies are in store for the Emerald City.

Hotter-than-usual weather continues into Tuesday in Seattle.

Hotter-than-normal weather will continue for at least one more day in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Dry weather will likely linger into next Monday but stay tuned for any changes.

Take care,

Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan

The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX  13 Seattle meteorologists Abby Acone and Brian MacMillan.

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