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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

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Pacific WASimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.

    High: 80 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light north northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light north northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pacific WASimilar City Names
 47.27°N 122.25°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 pm PDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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