Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 12:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Yelm WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Yelm WA
 47.02°N 122.68°W (Elev. 200 ft)
11:26 pm PDT May 12, 2026
12am PDT May 13, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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