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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 02:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
Last Update:
2:05 pm PDT Jun 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm PDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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