Seattle weather: Summer temperatures Tuesday, highs into the 80s

The work week started with warmer temperatures and sunny skies this afternoon after a milder weekend. 

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The work week started with warmer temperatures and sunny skies this afternoon.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Temperatures this afternoon warmed into the low to mid 80s, with highs several degrees warmer than seasonal average. 

Today's Highs

Temperatures this afternoon warmed into the low to mid 80s.

The next several afternoons will warm even further, but then we will cool to below average by the weekend. 

Looking Ahead

The next several afternoon will warm even further, but then we will cool to below average by the weekend. 

Tuesday will be a few degrees warmer than Monday with highs in the mid to upper 80s for the south sound. Highs will be milder into the north interior with plenty of sunshine. The warmest spots will be east of the cascades into the 90s, and coolest along the coast in the 70s. 

Tomorrow's Highs

Tuesday will be a few degrees warmer than Monday, highs in the mid to upper 80s for the south sound. 

High pressure will continue to slowly build through Wednesday with plenty of afternoon sunshine and possibly high elevation smoke. We will see more southerly flow by Wednesday into Thursday, which will bring in more high clouds and possible thunderstorms for the Cascades. 

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High pressure will continue to slowly build through Wednesday. 

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

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