Skyrocketing temperatures for first week of September in Seattle

Cloudy start for Tuesday morning

Clouds will be around to start Tuesday, but will slowly start to dissipate by the afternoon.

After Sea-Tac Airport experienced its coolest August since 2011 with an average temperature of 66.5 degrees, we're gearing up for an impressive warmup for the first week of September.

Sunny weather will follow the morning clouds Tuesday in Seattle.

Temperatures will reach the low to mid 70s in Seattle Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

This afternoon, highs will reach the low to mid 70s for most. A few neighborhoods will only warm to the mid to upper 60s. Most are waking up to cloudy, overcast skies. Sunshine is forecast to return this afternoon.

People in Seattle will enjoy pleasant sunshine and dry weather Tuesday.

Highs will reach the low to mid 70s in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Dry weather continues in Seattle this week.

Highs in Seattle will warm to the upper 80s on Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

After pockets of clouds early Wednesday, glistening sunshine will reappear during the afternoon. Temperatures tomorrow will land in the upper 70s to low 80s for Central and South Puget Sound.

Above-average warmth and sunny weather are forecast in Seattle Thursday.

Temperatures this week will rise to the upper 80s Thursday and Friday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Even hotter weather is on the way for Thursday and Friday. If Sea-Tac skyrockets to 88 degrees on Thursday, it would tie the record for the hottest temperature on that date. Fire danger will be elevated. Make sure to drink plenty of water. If you don't have air-conditioning at home, I'd recommend heading into a building with A/C (e.g. movie theater or mall) at times to give your system a bit of a break.

Hot weather returns to Seattle Thursday and Friday.

Highs will warm to the upper 80s Thursday and Friday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The long-range forecast calls for wetter-than-normal weather (on average) for the month of September in Western Washington. Keep in mind: these long-range predictions are highly subject to change.