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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Olympia WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Olympia WA
 47.08°N 122.89°W (Elev. 98 ft)
1:25 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
2pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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