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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 05 Mar 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Tumwater WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 11 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 41. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South wind around 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 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

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

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 41. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South wind around 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 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Tumwater WA
 47.02°N 122.96°W (Elev. 259 ft)
1:26 am PST Mar 5, 2026
5am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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