Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

Lat: 44.90493°NLon: 123.00096°WElev: 207.0ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 04 Mar 11:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Independence OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 51. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 51. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain likely before 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Independence OR
 44.79°N 123.2°W (Elev. 299 ft)
10:42 am PST Mar 4, 2026
11am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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