Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Clear

83°F

28°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 May 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
1:31 pm PDT May 12, 2026
4pm PDT May 12, 2026-6pm PDT May 19, 2026
 
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