Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

light rain,mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SW 6 MPH
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 06:37 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

Today
High: 56 °F
Rain then
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 52 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 8 mph becoming west in the evening.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

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 42.