Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Active Pattern Continues in Hawaii

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected today from the ArkLaTex and Lower Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms may produce heavy to excessive rain that could pose a flooding threat today from east Texas into New York. A powerful kona storm will continue to impact Hawaii through Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

light rain,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 10:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

Wind Advisory March 11, 03:00pm until March 12, 06:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 51. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 42. Windy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 44. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 11am, then rain likely after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 51. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 42. Windy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW University Place WA
 47.26°N 122.66°W (Elev. 52 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 11, 2026
11am PDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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