Above-average warmth in store for Seattle Labor Day weekend

Highs Thursday will be warmer with more sunshine

Highs Thursday will be warmer with more sunshine. Temperatures will warm into the upper 70s to low 80s.

Highs are forecast to reach the upper 70s to low 80s Thursday across Western Washington. Even warmer weather is expected this weekend!

Warmer weather will be on repeat this weekend in Seattle.

Temperatures rebound into the low 80s Friday and Saturday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Temperatures peak in the upper 70s for the Seattle area Thursday afternoon. You can plan on shimmering, toasty sunshine this afternoon.

Lovely, sunny weather is in store for Seattle Thursday.

Highs warm to the upper 70s Thursday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

As a ridge of high pressure strengthens in the days to come, highs will soar above average. For context, the normal high for today is 76 in Seattle. Temperatures will skyrocket to the low 80s in Seattle from Friday through Sunday. Some communities will be even hotter!

Fire danger will be elevated this weekend, but it won't reach critical levels: aka, it won't warrant any Red Flag Warnings on the west side of the state. Still, be cautious and do everything you can to avoid starting fires!