Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 02:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gig Harbor WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  High near 55. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gig Harbor WA
 47.31°N 122.61°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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