Residents across western Washington should prepare for a combination of warm temperatures, possible thunderstorms and an elevated wildfire risk as weather conditions change later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.
Warm, mostly dry weather will continue through Wednesday, with widespread Minor HeatRisk across the region and localized Moderate HeatRisk possible in the Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan areas. Forecasters say there is a 50% to 90% chance of moderate heat conditions developing Wednesday in portions of the central Puget Sound region.
While temperatures will remain above normal, weather conditions are expected to become more unsettled beginning Wednesday afternoon, when isolated thunderstorms are possible along the Cascade crest, particularly near Mount Rainier. The National Weather Service estimates a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms in the Cascades Wednesday afternoon and evening…