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

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 04:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tumwater WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tumwater WA
 47.01°N 122.93°W (Elev. 148 ft)
1:25 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
4pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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