Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 04 Mar 06:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Steilacoom WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. 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 51. South wind 5 to 7 mph. 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. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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 37.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Steilacoom WA
 47.17°N 122.57°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:25 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
6pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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