Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Mar 09:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 4pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.6°W (Elev. 3 ft)
7:01 am PST Mar 4, 2026
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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