Seattle, WA – Seattle commuters should expect soaked roads and the possibility of thunderstorms by late Wednesday as another round of heavy rain moves through western Washington. Rain chances peak at 90% in the late afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms and wind gusts near 10 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest rain will fall through Wednesday evening, especially between 4 and 6 p.m., with totals nearing a quarter inch. South winds could shift to the west, leading to scattered showers into the night before tapering by Thursday morning.
Wednesday: Rain and possible thunderstorms after 4 p.m., high near 71°F. South winds 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Lingering showers, mostly cloudy, low around 57°F.
Thursday: Slight chance of morning showers, clearing to partly sunny, high near 71°F.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low 56°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F.
Seattle’s weather pattern shifts into a drier phase by Thursday afternoon, kicking off a stretch of sun and warm temperatures through the weekend. Still, residents should remain alert for slick roads and brief downpours through Wednesday night.
Five Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
- Thursday: Chance of AM showers, then clearing, high 71°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 77°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 80°F
- Monday: Mostly clear, high 82°F
