Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Aug 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast  after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north northeast  after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Tacoma WA
 47.22°N 122.49°W (Elev. 299 ft)
11:26 pm PDT Aug 2, 2026
5am PDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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