Brilliant sunshine, dry weather in Seattle this week

Seattle weather: Tuesday will be warmer

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.

SEATTLE - Highs are expected to soar into the mid-80s on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Seattle area. Milder weather returns to the region on Thursday as temperatures drop to the upper 70s. The 70s will linger into the weekend.

Generous, brilliant sunshine is on tap for Western Washington today. This afternoon, a few communities could approach 90 degrees: this includes neighborhoods closer to the Cascades and across the South Sound.

Roasty toasty temperatures and dry weather will persist in Seattle on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

By the numbers:

Both today and tomorrow, temperatures get borderline uncomfortable for those without air-conditioning. If that's the case for you and your home, please stay hydrated and find ways to stay cool. Mother Nature will provide some relief by the end of the week.

Dry, sunny and toasty weather will be ongoing in Seattle on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

There's a Fire Weather Watch posted for Wednesday afternoon and evening for the eastern slopes of the Central Cascades due to gusty winds from any isolated thunderstorms that develop. There's another chance for spotty thunderstorms over the Cascades on Thursday. We'll monitor that closely. 

Elevated fire danger due to gusty weather is a concern over the Cascades on Wednesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Late Thursday or early Friday, there's a small chance of a few showers around Western Washington. We'll keep you posted on the latest.

Stunning sunshine and dry weather are ahead for Seattle on Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

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Take care,

Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan

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