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NWS Seattle

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NWS Seattle

@NWSSeattle

Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Seattle. Details: weather.gov/nws_x

Seattle, WA

Joined July 2012

NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
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Sea-Tac reached 90° this afternoon. Over the past 81 years, the average first occurrence is July 3rd. This marks the 15th consecutive year when Seattle has reached 90°. Since the year 2000, four years have not featured a 90° day in Seattle: 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2011. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
10h
Sea-Tac airports 3 PM temperature is 89° which breaks previous record for this date of 88° set back in 1963. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
13h
A heat advisory remains in effect for much of the area today with near record high temperatures. Here are a few measures one can use to stayed protected from heat and the strong June sun. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 15
All official climate sites in our forecast area set new record highs today: Sea-Tac: 89 Seattle WFO: 85 Olympia: 92 Hoquiam: 86 Bellingham: 84 Quillayute: 87 #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 14
The 3 PM temperature at Sea-Tac airport was 87° breaking the previous record for this date of 86° set back in 1988. The low temperature this morning was also a record high minimum of 61° which surpassed the previous record of 58° set in 1961. More records will fall today. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 13
🌡️ While we're expecting a warm weekend & Monday (with moderate risk of heat impacts to those sensitive to the heat), onshore flow is expected to return late Monday night into Tuesday. All locations in western WA will see temperatures drop from Tuesday through the weekend. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 11
(1/3) With the warmest temperatures of the year so far coming to the Pacific Northwest this Sunday and Monday, the risk for heat-related illnesses greatly increases. Here's the forecast, and some helpful tips to beat the heat:
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 11
(2/3) Heat can be very taxing on the body - check these tips to keep you and your family (even little ones and pets) safe! You can find more at weather.gov/safety/heat
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 11
(3/3) You may think to jump in nearby water to beat the heat, but the water is still very cold. If you're planning on getting in the water, always wear a life vest and slowly acclimate when getting in the water to stay safe. #WAwx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 11
🌡️ The Pacific Northwest is in for some heat this weekend and into early next week - take precautions to keep you and your family safe with tips from weather.gov/safety/heat #WAwx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 6
Here's the latest radar image as of 1:25 PM. We're continuing to see showers and isolated thunderstorms across Western Washington, with the primary activity extending from near Hood Canal northwest across Snohomish County. Primary threats remain lightning and small hail. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 3
Quite the stunner this morning from the office! Sun will be hard to fine today as a front moves through with showers across the region. There's also a 20% chance of thunder in the north Cascades this afternoon. #wawx
$A mix of orange and pink with the sunrise this morning over the Cascades, with clouds refracting the sunlight.$
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 2
Temps will warm up into the 80s across the interior lowlands on Tuesday. A few spots could even get close to 90°. Widespread areas of Moderate HeatRisk will be possible away from water for areas south of Everett. Planning to be outside? Make sure to hydrate & take breaks. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
Jun 1
Temperatures will warm up across the area through Tuesday, however the water temperatures across western Washington remain cold! Make sure to always wear a life jacket in & around the water. Keep a close eye on children & pets near the water as well. #wawx
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NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle
May 31
A chilly start this morning, with temperatures starting in the upper 30s in some spots as of 5 AM! Temps will warm up quickly; sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 60s today. A warming trend continues into the start of the week, with 80s on the horizon for Tuesday. #wawx
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