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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Salem OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 52. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 3 to 6 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 49. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 8 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 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 52. West southwest wind around 11 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. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph. 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 8 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 44.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Salem OR
 44.94°N 122.96°W (Elev. 200 ft)
12:42 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
1pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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