First Thunder-and-Hailstorm of Fall Hits Seattle
Seattle and neighboring cities in the Puget Sound region were hit by buckets of rain, followed by a hailstorm with thunder and lightning.
Sunday's storm brought hail that briefly covered major streets in the city before being washed away by consistent rain. Thunder continued for about an hour.
This is the first such storm to hit Seattle this fall. According to the National Weather Service, moderate to heavy rain is expected to last through 10 p.m. and lighten by 7 p.m.
Seattle and surrounding areas have been experiencing rain since Thursday, with highs in the low 60s.
Author's summary: Seattle hit by first fall thunder-and-hailstorm.