Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 02:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Spanaway WA

Heat Advisory August 12, 11:51am until August 12, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 12, 11:51am until August 12, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Rain. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Spanaway WA
 47°N 122.39°W (Elev. 495 ft)
8:01 am PDT Aug 12, 2025
11am PDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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