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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Steilacoom WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Steilacoom WA
 47.16°N 122.6°W (Elev. 253 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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