Seattle weather: Hottest day of the year so far Friday
Seattle - A strong ridge of high pressure and offshore flow will send temperatures into the 80s Friday and Saturday in Seattle.
Friday will be the warmest day since mid-September around the Puget Sound area with sunshine expected all day long.
While the next two days will not set daily records, it will be at least 15 degrees above the seasonal average for mid-May.
We could be in for a Northern Lights show tonight with clear skies. The best chance to see it will be between midnight and 3:00 AM late tonight/early Saturday morning. Get away from the city lights and look north.
This will be a busy weekend for boaters. That comes with an important reminder: the water is still dangerously cold. It's important to wear a life jacket if you decide to enjoy our lakes, rivers, or the Puget Sound this weekend. It could save your life.
Pollen counts are low right now for trees, weeds, and grasses, but those numbers will likely increase heading into the weekend.
If you're heading to the Mariners games the next three days, it will feel like summer baseball. The roof should be open with warm temperatures.
Clouds and cooler temperatures will move in early next week with partly cloudy skies starting Monday. There is no significant rain in the forecast for at least the next week.