Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 05:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Salem OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers.  Low around 50. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 50. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Salem OR
 44.93°N 122.87°W (Elev. 390 ft)
4:41 am PDT May 13, 2026
5am PDT May 13, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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