Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

SEATTLE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (SEAW1)

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

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 12:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Seattle-University WA

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 51. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 56. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 51. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 57. South wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 51. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 56. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Seattle-University WA
 47.68°N 122.28°W (Elev. 200 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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