Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 12:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Newcastle WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  High near 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 34. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. High near 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Newcastle WA
 47.56°N 122.18°W (Elev. 207 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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