Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boeing Field - King County International Airport (KBFI)

Lat: 47.54548°NLon: 122.3147°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 06 Mar 08:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mercer Island WASimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mercer Island WASimilar City Names
 47.58°N 122.22°W (Elev. 118 ft)
7:00 am PST Mar 6, 2026
9am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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