A few morning clouds and sprinkles turned to sunny skies in the afternoon and highs in the upper to mid 60s.

We saw only a few sprinkles early today, mainly along the coast and in the north interior. 

Rain Since Midnight Western Washington

Winds did get gusty today, especially in Central Washington. Winds peaked at around 35 mph for Seattle and almost 50 mph for Wenatchee. 

Peak Wind Gusts Since Midnight WWA

Tonight a few clouds will be around, but temperatures will be a little cooler along with calmer winds. 

Morning clouds start the day Wednesday and with weak high pressure building in quickly, skies will clear by midday. 

High temperatures will be slightly warmer, by a degree or two on Wednesday. Overall, we will still be below average. 

Skies will be nice and sunny into Wednesday afternoon. Winds will also be a lot calmer. 

The nicest day of the week is looking to be Thursday, highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Our next round of rain moves in Friday afternoon and into the weekend. Skies will be cloudier Saturday with a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon around western Washington. Skies are looking a little drier for Father’s Day Sunday, but temps will still be cooler.  

Here’s an update on some injury-related news and notes after the Seattle Seahawks opened their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday afternoon. All injured players were in attendance.

Seahawks to have rare joint practices with another NFL team

• Starting right tackle Abraham Lucas, who missed 11 games last season with a knee injury, continues to rehab from January knee surgery. After an OTA practice last month, head coach Mike Macdonald said “it’s hard to tell” how the rehab process is coming along, but that they are shooting for a return by training camp in late July. “He’s working his tail off, I can tell you that,” Macdonald said Tuesday.

• Right guard Anthony Bradford, who started 10 games as a rookie last season, remains out after tweaking his ankle in the first OTA practice on May 20.

• Projected starting inside linebacker Jerome Baker, a free-agent signing who started the past six seasons for the Miami Dolphins, remains sidelined. The 27-year-old had offseason wrist surgery and is working through a lower-body injury. Macdonald said Tuesday that they are aiming for a return by training camp.

• Projected starting inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a free-agent signing who started 10 games for the Buffalo Bills last season, also remains out with an undisclosed injury. Similar to Baker, Macdonald said they are targeting a return by training camp.

• Second-year nose tackle Cameron Young, a 2023 fourth-round pick from Mississippi State, was out Tuesday with a lower-body injury, according to Macdonald. Macdonald said “we’ll probably look at him early in camp.” Young had 18 tackles in 16 games last season, including one start.

• Veteran punter Michael Dickson was not at practice because he’s getting married in Hawaii, Macdonald said.

The O-line

With Lucas and Bradford out, the Seahawks’ first-team offensive line on Tuesday was left tackle Charles Cross, veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson, second-year center Olu Oluwatimi, second-year right guard McClendon Curtis and veteran right tackle George Fant. Those same five also made up the first-team unit during the three OTA practices that were open to the media. Of those five, only Cross started more than one game for Seattle last season. Tomlinson and Fant were both free-agent signings this offseason, while Oluwatimi and Curtis have a combined one start between them.

The middle linebackers

With Baker and Dodson out, Jon Rhattigan and Patrick O’Connell have taken the first-team reps this offseason. Rhattigan, a fourth-year former undrafted free agent out of Army who primarily played on special teams last season, snagged an interception on a pass over the middle by Geno Smith on Tuesday. O’Connell, a second-year former undrafted free agent out of Montana, did not play a defensive snap last season.

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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — 

Julius A. Kolb Airmen Leadership School (ALS) instructors were welcomed onto Coast Guard Base Seattle to a teach a leadership course, May 22, 2024. Following years of Coast Guardsmen attending the Air Force’s five-week long course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the instructors wanted to bring a class to the USCG base for a day.

According to McChord ALS commandant, Master Sgt. Jennylyn Cabanilla, this collaborative effort marks a significant step in strengthening inter-service relationships and enhancing leadership skills among Coast Guard Sentinels. The training aims to equip Coast Guard personnel with advanced leadership techniques and to foster a culture of excellence and cooperation between the two branches. This initiative underscores the commitment of both services to continue the professional development and readiness of service members.

“The relationship between the Coast Guard and the Air Force is extremely important to us,” said U.S. Coast Guard Command Master Chief Jesse Duff, the command master chief of USCG Base Seattle. “The Air Force has the resources and experience in providing high quality military education, so we get a lot out of being able to participate in these professional education programs.”

Throughout the class, instructors delved into three key topics essential for effective leadership development. The first concept known as the “Five Gears,” focused on productivity levels conducive to learn collaboration, the second on emotional intelligence, and lastly the “Five Leadership Voices” focused on recognizing distinct communication styles and learning how to leverage them to enhance team dynamics and effectiveness.

According to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Clardy, 62d Airlift Wing Julius A. Kolb Airmen Leadership School instructor, the Airmen appreciate the Coast Guardsmen’s perspective during the ALS course on McChord.

The relationship between the Airmen and the Coast Guard Sentinels has grown strong, evidenced by their consistent attendance at the course and their appreciation for the knowledge the instructors provide. Clardy emphasized how joint partnerships are vital for Airmen; and show when challenges arise it’s an opportunity for cooperation and growth.

This is the first time ALS instructors have traveled outside of McChord to teach a course like this to Coast Guardsmen.

“The goal is to extend this opportunity beyond the Coast Guard, but to civilians, law enforcement, and fire departments,” said Clardy.