Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS)

Lat: 46.677°NLon: 122.9827°WElev: 177.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Centralia WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  High near 57. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 57. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Centralia WA
 46.75°N 123.04°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:18 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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