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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 05 Mar 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Gig Harbor WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South southwest wind 7 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 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °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 before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 9 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 7 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 49. South southwest wind around 10 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 53. 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 before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Gig Harbor WA
 47.3°N 122.51°W (Elev. 7 ft)
1:26 am PST Mar 5, 2026
4am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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