Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

Last Update: 217 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026

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Seattle, WA Local Forecast Office

6NM SW Seattle WA

Marine Zone Forecast


Tonight
NW wind 5 to 10 kt early this evening, easing to around 5 kt, veering to NE after midnight, becoming light and variable. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri
N wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri Night
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Sat
S wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Sat Night
W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Sun
S wind around 5 kt, veering to N in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
Sun Night
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Mon
N wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Mon Night
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue
N wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue Night
N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.



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217 PM PDT Thu Jul 30 2026
 
 

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