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

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 3 MPH
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	04 Mar 05:26 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

Overnight
Low: 45 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 54 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 52 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain then
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 54 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Thursday

Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.