Steady rain to turn to showers with wet, breezy conditions this week

SEATTLE — Though it was a wet start to the day, we’re looking for some pockets of drier weather and helping you plan for thunderstorms.

And now that the wet weather is back, troopers are asking drivers to slow down and say you can expect more crashes on the roads.

Forecast

Rain will turn to showers along with an increasing chance for thunderstorms. We’ve had a .33″ so far on Monday, which continues to add to our above-average monthly total!

Seattle is approaching an inch from this system alone, with plenty more to come on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temps are in the 50s and will only reach the mid-60s. 

Our best bet for thunderstorms will be at the coast, but I do believe some will push inland for brief heavy rain and gusty wind.

Another wave will move in on Tuesday, especially in the afternoon, with some isolated thunderstorms possible. Highs will be in the low 60s.

The highest rainfall totals through Tuesday will be along the coast with 2 to 3″ and the Olympics at 4 to 6″ (or more). The Cascades are in the 1 to 3″ range with around 0.50 to 1.50″ in the interior.

The main impacts will be water ponding on roadways and/or minor nuisance flooding from clogged drains and whatnot. River flooding is not expected.

Expect breezy conditions in the interior on Tuesday with gusts to 20 to 30 mph. So far, no wind advisories have been issued for our area. Temperatures will remain below average, with lows in the 40s and 50s and highs in the lower 60s.

An area of low pressure will move over the area on Wednesday for wet and breezy conditions with another wave of rain on Thursday that will turn to showers during the day.

Friday will only have scattered showers with some sunshine on the way for the weekend!

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