🌫️ Low stratus finally let up east of the Puget Sound this afternoon, but another onshore push this evening is already bringing more clouds and stratus inland. You can expect another cloudy morning Friday with areas of patchy fog. #WAwx

Patchy areas of fog are being observed in parts of the region this morning (largest area is between Everett and Mt. Vernon). If you're driving, don't forget to use your low-beam headlights and be ready for sudden changes in visibility. #wawx

⛈️ Showers and isolated thunderstorms are developing over the Cascades this afternoon. These will slowly move to the northwest into the foothills, but are likely to fall apart before reaching the lowlands. #WAwx

⛅️ Conditions will quiet down weather wise across western Washington over the next week, with a continuation of near-normal temperatures, cloudy skies, and potential for scattered light shower activity. #WAwx

Thunderstorm activity continues across portions of the region tonight, mainly for areas along the Cascades & south of the Sound. Frequent lightning has been associated with these storms at times. Thunderstorm activity will be possible through the overnight period. #wawx

A thunderstorm has developed this afternoon in the North Cascades. We're also monitoring thunderstorms over the Oregon Cascades moving northwards this evening, with additional shower & thunderstorm potential elsewhere in Western Washington into tonight. #WAwx

⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms will continue to stream northward today, with potential for more storms over the lowlands this evening. Remember - when thunder roars, go indoors! #WAwx

Satellite imagery shows ongoing fires in the Cascades this evening & southeast winds aloft is bringing smoke into portions of Puget Sound. Thunderstorms are also ongoing in Oregon. We're monitoring the potential for t-storms through Saturday for Western Washington as well. #WAwx

Air quality continues to lower this evening in Puget Sound. Moderate, to intermittent periods of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy air quality can be expected into Saturday for portions of Puget Sound (from @pscleanair). More info at: https://t.co/wQB12OJ7HK. #WAwx

The chance for showers will steadily increase beginning this weekend into early next week. No, you're not hallucinating. Those really are little rain drop icons over several consecutive days. 🌧️ Perhaps this means that "petrichor" will be in the air soon. #wawx

Side by side comparison of today versus a year ago courtesy of the @space_needle webcam. #wawx

Seattle August Wrap: Avg. temp 68.8°, 1.4° above normal. Rainfall 1.14", 0.17" above normal. For the 51st year in a row no record low was set in August. Last record low set, Aug. 8th, 1974. 2025 rainfall thru Aug. 31, 15.51", 7th driest since 1945, 2nd driest in 40 years. #wawx

Isolated showers continue to track northwards this afternoon across the northern Olympic Peninsula, as well as north of Everett. A localized thunderstorm or two remains possible with this activity over the next couple of hours! #WAwx

Showers and isolated t-storms will be possible today across the region with a disturbance. While convection will primarily be confined to the Cascades, there is a possibility of a storm or two drifting down into the lowlands and Olympics. #wawx

7:40 PM Radar Update: A few lingering lightning strikes remain with convection in eastern Lewis, and eastern Whatcom/Skagit Counties. The threat will diminish in the next 1-2 hours over these areas. #wawx

A special weather statement has been issued for Packwood WA until 6:30 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Longmire WA until 4:30 PM PDT

3:10 PM Radar Update: Couple of thunderstorms have formed in the south Cascades this afternoon. Lightning is the main threat, but a couple of the stronger storms may produce small hail and brief heavy rain. #wawx

Visibility is starting to decrease along the Pacific coast this evening. Fog will become dense over the waters overnight, and a dense fog advisory is in effect through Tuesday morning. Be sure to stay safe, using low-beams and be aware of your surroundings. #wawx @USCGNorthwest

🌡️☀️Two more new/tied records today! SeaTac Airport: Tied the 2016 record of 91 degrees. Olympia Airport: Tied the 2016 record of 92 degrees. #wawx