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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 05 Mar 05:54 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Olympia WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 13 to 17 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 44. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 9 mph.  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 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 13 to 17 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 9 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 49. South southwest wind around 10 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 53. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olympia WA
 47.05°N 122.91°W (Elev. 26 ft)
1:26 am PST Mar 5, 2026
6am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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