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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

76°F

24°C

Humidity	27%
Wind Speed	SSW 9 MPH
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	19 Mar 03:53 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Richland WA

Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.