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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Pacific WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Light west wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light north northeast wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Memorial Day
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pacific WA
 47.25°N 122.25°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:43 pm PDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT May 21, 2026-6pm PDT May 27, 2026
 
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