Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 06 Mar 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Richland WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Richland WA
 46.27°N 119.27°W (Elev. 364 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 6, 2026
7am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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