Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 06 Mar 09:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  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, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 47. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Place WA
 47.24°N 122.52°W (Elev. 299 ft)
7:00 am PST Mar 6, 2026
9am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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