Above-normal temperatures this week in Washington

SEATTLE — Summer may be in its final weeks, but forecasters say it will make itself felt with above-normal temperatures this week in Washington. The National Weather Service expects the highest temperatures — 15 to 20 degrees above average — on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs are forecast in the 90s in Eastern Washington and 80s in Western Washington. Clouds are expected to return to Western Washington by Friday to cool things off to the 70s by the weekend.