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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

University Place WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 45. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 51. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    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 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 45. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 51. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Place WA
 47.25°N 122.56°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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