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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

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Prairie Ridge WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 50. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 50. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. Light south southwest wind. 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 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prairie Ridge WA
 47.16°N 122.15°W (Elev. 636 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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