Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington

An upper-level low will trigger scattered thunderstorms across Western Washington Saturday, with Seattle area lightning, mixed showers, and cooler highs around 70. Eastern Washington faces more lightning but little rain, elevating wildfire risk under dry conditions and fire-weather warnings. Storm activity tapers by Saturday night, with some lingering showers possible Sunday in the North, and the west set for sunnier, milder conditions next week while models hint at a larger rain event late August into September.