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Washington State Weather Forecast Predicts Cooler Temperatures and Lightning-Driven Wildfire Risks for Saturday

Washington state will experience a shift to cooler temperatures and increased wildfire risks this Saturday as a weather disturbance moves across the region. Highs are expected to drop into the mid-70s for much of the state, while central Washington will remain warmer with highs in the mid-90s. The disturbance will bring isolated thunderstorms and lightning, particularly in the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. These lightning strikes, combined with gusty winds and dry conditions, have prompted a Red Flag Warning for the Olympics, Cascades, and eastern Washington. Meteorologists warn that the parched landscape is susceptible to new fire starts, which may smolder for several days. While western Washington may see light showers around Puget Sound, the storms are expected to move swiftly from southwest to northeast. By Saturday evening, the system will begin to exit the region into British Columbia. Drier weather and moderate temperatures will persist through the weekend, with a warming trend beginning next week.

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