Hot weekend expected for Washington

Forecasters say a hot weekend is ahead for Washington.

The National Weather Service says skies are clearing Wednesday and sunshine will push high temperatures into the 70s Thursday and Friday and into the 80s over the weekend.

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University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass seconds the National Weather Service’s prediction, writing on his weather blog, “a torrid springtime heat wave will hit us later this week…and from the look of the latest model runs, it won’t be in a rush to leave.”

Forecasters predict the dry period could last until late next week.

While the hot weather may lead some to water, authorities are reminding folks that river water temperatures are still around 40 degrees, and they should be cautious.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.