Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 09:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Fort Lewis WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Fort Lewis WA
 47.05°N 122.6°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:31 pm PDT May 12, 2026
10pm PDT May 12, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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