Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 09 Mar 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tacoma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then a chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  High near 45. South wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then a chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. High near 45. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tacoma WA
 47.25°N 122.43°W (Elev. 118 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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