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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

EW0123 Bainbridge Island WA US (E0123)

Lat: 47.67417°NLon: 122.53133°WElev: 150.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 06:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Seattle-Ballard WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:07am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 07:07am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 53. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 42. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 56. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Seattle-Ballard WA
 47.66°N 122.4°W (Elev. 52 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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