Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Cloudy and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Benton City WA
 46.24°N 119.51°W (Elev. 1594 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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