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.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SSE 14 MPH
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	04 Mar 04:56 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Salem OR

Overnight
Low: 46 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 49 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 50 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Steady temperature around 48. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain before 10pm, then showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers. High near 49. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers. Low around 40. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.