Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 May 08:11 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
6:48 am PDT May 19, 2025
8am PDT May 19, 2025-6pm PDT May 25, 2025
 
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