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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SEATTLE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (SEAW1)

Lat: 47.68528°NLon: 122.25111°WElev: 29.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 May 09:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Seattle-Ballard WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Friday
Rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Seattle-Ballard WA
 47.67°N 122.37°W (Elev. 75 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 pm PDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT May 13, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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