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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Kennewick WA

High Wind Watch March 11, 05:00pm until March 12, 11:00am
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High Wind Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kennewick WA
 46.22°N 119.16°W (Elev. 446 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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