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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 05 Mar 03:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 48. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE University Place WA
 47.28°N 122.54°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:26 am PST Mar 5, 2026
4am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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