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.

light rain,mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Mar 08:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Dallas OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  High near 52. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 49. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • 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 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 52. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 49. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South wind around 6 mph. 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 20 percent chance of rain. 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 58.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 900 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Dallas OR
 44.94°N 123.24°W (Elev. 200 ft)
8:42 am PST Mar 4, 2026
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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