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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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