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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:07 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Burien WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:28pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:28pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  High near 56. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 56. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burien WA
 47.47°N 122.37°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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