Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 03:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 50. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 56. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 55. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 51. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 50. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA
 47.37°N 122.63°W (Elev. 7 ft)
2:26 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
3am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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