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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Central and Eastern U.S. Through This Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain, and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms are forecast Friday from the central Gulf Coast into parts of the lower Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast from the lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley which may bring flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 08 Jan 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Orting WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Orting WA
 47.08°N 122.23°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 8, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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