March Going Out Like a Lion with Intensifying Central U.S. Storm

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Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322ft.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 31 Mar 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 47. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Rain

    High: 47 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 9pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 37 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 47. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 47. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 31 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    Chance Rain

    High: 51 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 47. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 9pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 47. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:33 pm PDT Mar 31, 2023
2pm PDT Mar 31, 2023-6pm PDT Apr 6, 2023
 
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