Seattle weather: Warm and mostly dry Wednesday, mountain storm chances

The last day of our late August heat wave for western Washington ends with highs in the upper 80s and 90s. 

Today's Highs

The last day of our late August heat for Western Washington ends with highs in the 80s and 90s. 

Clouds will return Wednesday with high clouds through the afternoon and even a passing shower. 

More Clouds Wednesday

Clouds will return Wednesday with high clouds through the afternoon. 

There is the potential for thunderstorms along the Cascades both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, which will increase fire danger. A few of these wrap around showers may push into the Puget Sound lowands, but will not be widespread. 

Thunderstorm Outlook

There is the potential for thunderstorms along the Cascades both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, which will increase fire danger. 

High temperatures on Wednesday will be around 10 degrees cooler, but will remain above the seasonal average. Mostly cloudy skies along with smoke aloft will make for a gray day compared to last week. 

Tomorrow's Highs

Highs temperatures Wednesday will be around 10 degrees cooler, but remain above seasonal average. 

Temperatures will warm again into the mid 80s for Friday with a few more clouds by the weekend. Temperatures will be closer to seasonal average, but still remain warm for early September. 

Seattle Extended

Temperatures will warm again into the mid 80s for Friday with a few more clouds by the weekend.

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

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