Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Bend OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Bend OR
 43.94°N 121.08°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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