Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Richland WA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 86 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Richland WA
 46.33°N 119.32°W (Elev. 381 ft)
7:02 am PDT Jul 12, 2026
7am PDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm PDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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