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 82%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 05 Mar 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. 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: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 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. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  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%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. 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 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 54. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. 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%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA
 47.37°N 122.63°W (Elev. 7 ft)
7:01 am PST Mar 5, 2026
7am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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