Seattle residents are in for another weather "roller coaster": after a string of rain and possible thunderstorms, temperatures will climb sharply, reaching +27°C by the weekend. As meteorologist Maddy Cristell of the National Weather Service reported, a cold front will move through the region on Tuesday, bringing not only rain but also a chance of thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds and small hail. For now, the chance of storms is estimated at 10–20%, but experts do not rule out an increase.
By midweek the weather will begin to change: Wednesday is expected to be around +18°C, and by Thursday and Friday the air will warm to +24…+26°C. By Saturday, temperatures could reach +27°C, and, according to Cristell, the heat will likely persist into next week. Such a rapid jump in temperatures will be a real challenge for those planning to spend time outdoors.
Fans attending the World Cup match in Seattle on June 15 should pay particular attention to the impending heat. Meteorologists warn that by Sunday most of western Washington, except for areas near the Cascade Range, will be in a zone of moderate heat. "June heat isn’t unusual for us," Cristell reminds, "but this time it should be taken seriously and people should monitor forecasts."
Based on: Seattle weather: Rainstorm, possible lightning, then heat in the 80s