Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402°NLon: 120.53484°WElev: 1043.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
1:30 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
1pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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