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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tacoma WA

Heat Advisory August 12, 07:49am until August 12, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 12, 07:49am until August 12, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tacoma WA
 47.27°N 122.47°W (Elev. 285 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am PDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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