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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW University Place WA
 47.26°N 122.66°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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