Big one-day warmup expected to hit 85 degrees for Seattle Wednesday
This will be the warmest day of the year.
This will be the warmest day of the year.
Potentially the warmest day of the year so far.
Through Thursday morning, more rain will move through Western Washington ahead of a low-pressure system spinning out in the Pacific Ocean.
Large, damaging hail is the greatest threat from these storms with hail sizes possibly exceeding official Severe Thunderstorm criteria, which is wind gusts of 58 mph or greater and/or hail of one inch in diameter or larger.
There is the potential for the thunderstorms to be widespread and possibly even strong.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the earth passes between the moon and the sun, placing the moon in the earth’s shadow.
This “planetary parade” is a rare occurrence and won’t happen again until 2040.
A pretty rare phenomenon was seen over Western Washington on Wednesday and several KIRO 7 viewers sent us photos.
Interestingly, the average date of the first time to hit 60° in Seattle is February 26 — today!
Our potent Pacific storm is reaching its peak intensity through late afternoon and evening.