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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 04:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lacey WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  High near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. 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. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lacey WA
 47.05°N 122.81°W (Elev. 135 ft)
1:25 am PST Mar 4, 2026
5am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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