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Fire Weather Concerns for the Plains; Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Record Warmth Spreads in the Southwest

Elevated to locally critical conditions will persist across the High Plains. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Southeast and Florida Peninsula. Clipper system will bring modest snowfall and strong winds from the Northern High Plains into the Upper Midwest this weekend. Record warmth will persist across the Southwest into the southern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 27 Feb 01:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.61°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Feb 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 27, 2026-6pm PST Mar 5, 2026
 
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