Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	NW 4 MPH
Barometer	30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	20 Mar 09:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Fort Lewis WA

Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Wednesday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.