Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955°NLon: 119.11813°WElev: 397.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Kennewick WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Kennewick WA
 46.2°N 119.13°W (Elev. 400 ft)
3:46 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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