Warm, Dry 4th Of July Weekend Ahead For Puget Sound

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SEATTLE — The long holiday weekend is shaping up to be milder than initially expected, with pleasant afternoons forecast broadly for the next few days. In a welcome departure from last weekend, both Saturday and Sunday are forecast to start with morning cloud cover before clearing up for warm and sunny afternoons.

"Overall, expect dry weather with morning marine stratus and afternoon sun through the holiday weekend," NWS Seattle meteorologists wrote Friday. "Expect temperatures to be in the upper 70s to mid 80s for the interior through the weekend. Temperatures will remain a bit cooler on the boast, primarily in the upper 60s to low 70s. Currently, Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the weekend."

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While the sweltering temperatures have let up, forecasters and fire officials warn that a prolonged dry streak, with no new rain in the forecast, continues to pose heightened fire risks. Various burn bans remain in place, and restrictions have increased at state parks, including an outright ban on campfires. Officials across the region have strongly urged against using fireworks over the weekend, even in the few places where they remain legal.

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While the dry days continue, forecasters said the nights should offer some welcome humidity.

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