Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 07 Mar 12:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 42. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 47. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 9 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 42. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 47. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Orting WA
 47.05°N 122.15°W (Elev. 997 ft)
7:01 pm PST Mar 6, 2026
1am PST Mar 7, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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