Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 05:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Des Moines WA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light north wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light north wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Des Moines WA
 47.37°N 122.31°W (Elev. 210 ft)
11:26 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
5am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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