Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 08:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.