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.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 9 MPH
Barometer	30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 10:10 AM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Fort Lewis WA

Today
High: 57 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 53 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 57. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.