Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 06 Mar 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 49. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 52. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 49. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Tacoma WA
 47.29°N 122.48°W (Elev. 0 ft)
7:00 am PST Mar 6, 2026
7am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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